Emergencies news
When emergencies happen, CAFOD responds. Read our latest updates here.
Cyclone Idai: Six months on
13 September 2019
Six months ago, Cyclone Idai devastated towns and villages across Southern Africa. Thanks to our Church network and your donations, thousands of people have been reached with life-saving aid.
"I will never abandon my mission": Meet an Ebola doctor
30 August 2019
Dr Guy Byavulwa speaks to us about his work in the Democratic Republic of Congo tackling the latest Ebola crisis that has claimed more than 2,000 lives.
World Humanitarian Day
18 August 2019
On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate the compassion of the local aid workers, volunteers and Church leaders who are responding to humanitarian emergencies all over the world.
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