Emergencies news
When emergencies happen, CAFOD responds. Read our latest updates here.
Typhoon Kammuri makes landfall in the Philippines
3 December 2019
Typhoon Kammuri made landfall on Monday 2 December. 200,000 people have been evacuated and the Catholic Church is already responding to help people affected.
“My home is destroyed. It was burnt to the ground”
25 November 2019
At a refugee shelter in Lebanon our local experts are supporting women who have fled abusive partners or family members.
Millions face starvation in Zimbabwe and Zambia
21 November 2019
Millions of people in Zimbabwe and Zambia don't know when their next meal will be, because of a devastating drought in both countries.
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