Inspired by Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, and the experiences and hopes of people living in poverty, CAFOD works for a safe, sustainable and peaceful world.

What did CAFOD do?

CAFOD are an international development charity and the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. They reach out to people living in poverty with practical help, whatever their religion or culture.

What does CAFOD do and why?

CAFOD aims to strengthen communities’ and partners’ response to disasters and link its relief and development work. CAFOD prioritises work through local church organisations as they have a permanent presence in the country and a country-wide structure which is rooted in local communities.

Who started CAFOD?

Jacqueline Stuyt
CAFOD/Founders

How does CAFOD help poor?

We stand beside people living in poverty – whatever their religion or culture. Through local Church partners, we help people directly in their own communities, and campaign for global justice, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Which countries does CAFOD help?

CAFOD currently has programmes in 32 countries and has offices in Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Goma and Kinshasa), Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Nicaragua, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan and Zimbabwe.

How does CAFOD help the poor?

CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the Catholic aid agency for England and Wales, and works with poor communities in LEDCs to end poverty and injustice. It helps both religious and non-religious people and it tackles the causes and effects of poverty.

How does CAFOD help victims of war?

Some of the things that CAFOD does to help victims of war include: helping to rehabilitate children who have fought as soldiers in war, offering them education, counselling and support. providing refugees fleeing conflict with emergency aid, such as food, shelter and cooking equipment.

How does CAFOD help developing countries?

It stands beside people living in poverty – whatever their religion or culture. Through local Catholic Church and secular partners, it helps people directly in their own communities and campaigns for global justice, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Where does the money from CAFOD come from?

Through local Catholic Church and secular partners, it helps people directly in their own communities and campaigns for global justice, so that everyone can reach their full potential. It is funded by the Catholic community in England and Wales, the British government, private and institutional donors, and the general public.

When did the National Board of Catholic women start CAFOD?

< About CAFOD In 1961 the National Board of Catholic Women organised a Family Fast Day. They raised money to help a mother and baby health care scheme in the Caribbean Island of Dominica.

What does CAFOD stand for in the UK?

CAFOD is an organization set up by Catholics. CAFOD stands for Catholic Agency For Overseas Development.CAFOD raises funds from the Catholic community in the UK and Wales and CAFOD uses these funds to fund development programs, which help to lift people out of poverty and improve living standards.CAFOD works in over 60 countries across the world.

What did they do on the first CAFOD fast day?

They asked children to give up their sweets and for their parents to make just one main meal for the family – the cheapest possible – and give the money they saved to feed people who were hungry. This remains at the heart of CAFOD Family Fast Days today. Follow us on social media to get fundraising ideas and information on Fast Days