Emergencies news

When emergencies happen, CAFOD responds. Read our latest updates here.

A Syrian refugee child holds free medicine given to her by a mobile clinic run by CAFOD partner Caritas Lebanon.

Syria Crisis explained

20 May 2019

13.1 million people in Syria are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. We answer your questions about the crisis resulting from the Syrian civil war and CAFOD's response.

Mahinur lives in the Barishal region of Bangladesh, which is prone to extreme weather.

CAFOD responds to Cyclone Fani

9 May 2019

Our emergency response experts in Bangladesh worked to manage shelter centres and evacuate vulnerable people impacted by Cyclone Fani.

Following the bombing in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, CAFOD is supporting local aid experts on the ground.

Sri Lanka attacks appeal

29 April 2019

We are providing support to victims’ families after the bomb attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday targeting churches and hotels.

Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth explained

25 April 2019
A photo of candles. More than 300 people have been killed in attacks in Sri Lanka.

Development agencies condemn attacks in Sri Lanka

24 April 2019
Caritas Aid workers delivering aid after the Indonesia Tsunami

Indonesia tsunami - volcano and earthquake hit

22 March 2019
A mother holds a baby in Yemen suffering from malnutrition, the UN warns that Yemen faces worst famine for 100 years.

Yemen Crisis Q&A

26 February 2019

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