Emergencies news
When emergencies happen, CAFOD responds. Read our latest updates here.
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.
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.
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.
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- Nepal earthquake: rebuilding of homes now well underway
- Ethiopia drought and food crisis 2016 explained
- Peru floods: El Niño continues to cause havoc in South America
- CAFOD’s Church partners respond to landslides in Colombia
- South Sudan Crisis explained
- The Start Fund explained
- Philippines hit by earthquake
- 2017: The humanitarian challenges that lie ahead
- Hurricane Matthew's Impact on Haiti and the need for WASH support - ahead of World Toilet Day