Emergencies news

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

CAFOD Director Christine Allen greets the Archbishop of Bukavu in eastern DR Congo.

CAFOD responds to DRC Ebola crisis

17 July 2019

We are on the frontline in DR Congo where the World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola global health emergency.

Our local partner, Caritas Bangladesh, is distributing vital food aid to vulnerable refugees in Bangladesh.

Rohingya Crisis: Reaching vulnerable families

15 July 2019

We continue to support Rohingya refugees living in makeshift camps, who face a second year of monsoon rains. 

Caritas India are distributing hygiene kits to communities affected by the flooding and training people in safe and appropriate water and sanitation practices.

Kerala floods explained

1 July 2019

In July/ August 2018 the Southwestern state of Kerala, India, experienced the worst floods in a century. Torrential rainfall left over 300 dead and hundreds of thousands homeless, with many running out of clean water and food. CAFOD partners responded to the emergency. 

Cyclone Idai: Thank you for your donations

13 June 2019
A Syrian refugee child holds free medicine given to her by a mobile clinic run by CAFOD partner Caritas Lebanon.

Syria Crisis explained

28 May 2019
Mahinur lives in the Barishal region of Bangladesh, which is prone to extreme weather.

CAFOD responds to Cyclone Fani

9 May 2019
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

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