Domestically, CAFOD’s key focus areas are to raise awareness with the local Catholic Church of England & Wales to end injustice and poverty and advocacy and lobbying work to create a powerful voice for change and justice. CAFOD’s main office is in London, England, with a number of offices internationally.

What does CAFOD do for people?

CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. We work with partners across the world, wherever the need is greatest, to bring hope and compassion to poor communities, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice. We work with people of all faiths and none.

Who has CAFOD helped?

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. The organisation helps people of all religions, not just Christians. CAFOD works in over 40 countries, including Haiti, Honduras and Ethiopia.

How does CAFOD help people around the world?

Increased aid for water and sanitation, action on climate change, protection for human rights defenders, and a clamp down on corruption have all come as a result of taking action together. Each year, tens of thousands of young people discover our work at school or in groups – from volunteers, teachers and classmates.

What does CAFOD stand for in the church?

CAFOD stands for the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development. We are an international development charity and the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. We stand beside people living in poverty – whatever their religion or culture.

What are some interesting facts about CAFOD 3?

Facts about CAFOD 3: the operation of CAFOD. It seems that CAFOD is a very big organization for it operates in more than 200 countries in the world. This organization is also a part of Caritas International Federation.

Why is International Women’s Day important for CAFOD?

For CAFOD, International Women’s Day is a chance to highlight and celebrate our partners’commitment to achieving gender equality. We also celebrate all the women we work with who are fighting the social, economic and political barriers which stop them from reaching their full potential.