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We are CAFOD - the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
What does CAFOD do?
We are an international development charity who reach out to people living in poverty with practical help, whatever their religion or culture. CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas International.
Through our global Church network, one of the largest in the world, we have the potential to reach everyone. And we campaign for global justice, so that every woman, man and child can live a full and dignified life.
This Family Fast Day, a better world needs all of us
Latest news
04
Sep
2024
Remember a Charity Week
Alongside 200 other UK charities, CAFOD is celebrating Remember a Charity Week from 9-15 September.
20
Aug
2024
CAFOD urges action amid escalating violence against Rohingya civilians
With support from CAFOD, Caritas Bangladesh is providing essential services including water and sanitation, nutrition, shelter, protection and some primary healthcare for pregnant mothers and children.
02
Aug
2024
CAFOD comments on famine declared in Darfur displacement camp
CAFOD has commented on the famine declared in one of Darfur's largest displacement sites: Zamzam camp near Al Fasher, the besieged capital of North Darfur, Sudan.
27
Jul
2024
Breaking barriers at The Olympics: Why Pope Francis celebrates sport
As the Paris 2024 Olympics takes place, we’re taking inspiration from one of the many reasons Pope Francis celebrates sport: it can help break down barriers.
05
Jul
2024
How the new UK government must act to tackle global poverty
The new UK government must act to tackle the interconnected crises making global poverty worse.
03
Jul
2024
Euro 2024: Celebrating the unity of football at the Caritas Cup in Ukraine
As we cheer on England at Euro 2024, Caritas Ukraine is hosting football games for vulnerable children and young adults affected by war.
24
May
2024
Devastating floods in Afghanistan worsen humanitarian crisis
Afghanistan has been hit by devastating floods that worsen the humanitarian crisis in one of the world's poorest countries.
11
May
2024
Jubilee 2025: Pope Francis issues new call for debt cancellation
In a message setting out the vision for the 2025 Year of Jubilee, Pope Francis said cancelling debt is "a matter of justice" for countries that are unable to repay.
07
May
2024
Israeli-Palestinian crisis update: How you can help the people of Gaza today
With your support, we can continue to provide practical help to families in Gaza right now.
Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal
The crisis in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is tearing lives apart. Your donation will help aid workers to reach those in need.
Donate monthly to support our work
By making a monthly donation, you can help families fleeing conflict, parents fighting climate change and communities overcoming poverty together. Your donation will get to work quickly, wherever the need is greatest.
Support for schools
Explore CAFOD’s unique resources for schools, youth leaders, chaplains and young people.
There are so many exciting ways to help students and young people learn about global justice, and fundraise to help end poverty.
Prayers, liturgies and reflections
Reach out in solidarity, and pray with and for our brothers and sisters throughout the world.
Find inspiration with prayer and reflection resources on a variety of themes to nourish your faith throughout the year.
Global reach, local presence
The value of partnership, present throughout Catholic Social Teaching, is central to CAFOD’s work. We rely on and respect the expertise and knowledge of local experts. Because they are part of their communities, they are best placed to listen to and work with them.
