Emergencies news
When emergencies happen, CAFOD responds. Read our latest updates here.
Syria Crisis explained
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.
Humanitarian crisis and Ebola in DR Congo
As a result of violent clashes in the central Kasai region and other areas, thirteen million people now urgently require humanitarian assistance; almost 800,000 children are severely malnourished. The resurgence of Ebola in Bikoro in the north-western part of the country, is the tip of the iceberg that is the humanitarian catastrophe in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indonesia tsunamis - volcano and earthquake hit
Indonesia has been hit by a second tsunami in four months, with hundreds killed or injured
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- Our local partner Caritas Haiti are on the frontline as Hurricane Matthew makes landfall
- The people of Haiti prepare for Hurricane Matthew
- World Humanitarian Day
- CAFOD responds to floods in India
- An inspiring response from the Catholic community to our Ethiopia Food Crisis Appeal
- South Sudan: Emergency aid needed as thousands shelter in Churches
- South Sudan: We are working with our local partners to get aid to people sheltering in Church compounds
- South Sudan: Church partners appeal for calm amidst rising violence
- Ethiopia: Herit's story - A farmer at risk
- Ethiopia Food Crisis Appeal: What you can do to help