Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal
The crisis in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is tearing lives apart.
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.
Latest news
12
Apr
2024
Sudan crisis: Millions facing famine and in desperate need of aid one year on
Violent conflict continues in Sudan. Millions of people have fled their homes to escape the fighting and are struggling with acute hunger.
04
Apr
2024
Israeli-Palestinian crisis update: How you can help the people of Gaza today
Since the escalation of the conflict, 1.7 million people in Gaza have been displaced from their homes and two million are facing catastrophic levels of hunger.
24
Mar
2024
The legacy of Saint Oscar Romero in El Salvador
Local experts working with CAFOD in El Salvador continue to stand up for peace, against injustice and repression, in Oscar Romero’s name.
01
Mar
2024
Syria crisis update: 13 years of a forgotten war
Although the war in Syria is not making the headlines, it has not ended. It has left 90% of Syrians in poverty and in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
20
Feb
2024
Ukraine Appeal update: Two years on since the invasion
Your generous contributions to CAFOD's Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal have reached thousands of vulnerable people, helping them to survive and rebuild their lives.
05
Feb
2024
Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: An update on our response one year on
Your donations to our Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal have enabled local partners to respond quickly and reach thousands of people with emergency assistance and the tools to start rebuilding their lives.
Using our Catholic voice at the general election
Join us online with parishioners from around the country to find out how your parish can reach out to local election candidates and use its voice.
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Donate to support our work
You can help families fleeing conflict, parents fighting climate change and communities overcoming poverty together. Your donation will get to work quickly, around the world, 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.
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