Harvest Family Fast Day
This Harvest, help people like Daniel carve a better future for themselves.
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
03
Oct
2024
Middle East conflict: What is happening now?
After a significant escalation of the conflict in Lebanon, the search for peace in the Middle East is more urgent than ever since the 7 October attack on Israel a year ago.
02
Oct
2024
A year of pain in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
One year on from the 7 October attack by members of Hamas’ military wing and other armed groups, the suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis has deepened every day.
01
Oct
2024
The Amazon is reaching the point of no return
If deforestation continues, the Amazon will lose its ability to produce its own rainfall and the largest rainforest on the planet will become dry grassland.
29
Sep
2024
The impact of Kenyan seed laws on women
CAFOD and our partner BIBA-Kenya recently conducted research into how Kenya’s 2012 seed law has impacted women, who constitute up to 80% of the country’s agricultural labour force.
25
Sep
2024
The killing of Juan Lopez shows the dangers environmental activists face in Honduras
We are deeply saddened by the news that anti-mining activist Juan Lopez was shot dead in Honduras as he travelled home in his car from church.
16
Sep
2024
Jubilee icon for England and Wales blessed
The official Jubilee 2025 icon, commissioned by CAFOD, was unveiled and blessed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols on Saturday 14 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.
Sudan Crisis Appeal
The war in Sudan has forced millions of people to flee their homes - and these families now face a hunger crisis.
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.
