07
Feb
2025
What is happening in Goma? The crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo explained
Our local experts remain in Goma, working tirelessly to support families affected by the conflict.
Some of the most vulnerable people live in countries hugely affected by climate change.
CAFOD has worked in sub-Saharan Africa since the 1970s. Today our work continues to span diverse cultures and environments across the continent with programmes in West Africa and the Great Lakes Region, Horn and East Africa, and Southern Africa.
We work with both Church and secular organisations at local, national and regional level to bring about positive and long-lasting change to the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable.
We work alongside our partners to:
Tackle poverty in rural and urban areas by helping women and men to earn a living and provide for their families.
Support communities to sustainably manage natural resources and to protect and regenerate the environment.
Create more peaceful and just societies, especially for women and girls.
Support communities, civil society and Church leaders to have more say in political and economic life.
Respond to emergencies such as droughts, floods and armed conflict.
Help communities to recover and move into long-term development, as well as supporting them to be better prepared for the hazards they face.
Find out more about where CAFOD works in Africa
News from Africa
27
Jan
2025
CAFOD statement on fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fighting in DRC has seen new areas taken by M23 rebels, encircling Goma and taking control of parts of the city.
24
Jan
2025
What is happening in Sudan? The crisis explained
The crisis in Sudan continues to devastate lives. Yet, despite the extreme challenges, there is still hope.
17
Nov
2024
CAFOD statement on UK aid package to Sudan
We welcome the announcement from the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, of this much-needed UK aid surge for the people of Sudan in what is the largest and most neglected humanitarian crisis of our time.
29
Sep
2024
The impact of Kenyan seed laws on women
CAFOD and our partner BIBA-Kenya recently conducted research into how Kenya’s 2012 seed law has impacted women, who constitute up to 80% of the country’s agricultural labour force.
16
Sep
2024
Jubilee icon for England and Wales blessed
The official Jubilee 2025 icon, commissioned by CAFOD, was unveiled and blessed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols on Saturday 14 September.
01
Sep
2024
The difference monthly gifts make: How Felicia built her business
Felicia Fannieh is a fishmonger living in West Point, Liberia with her fisherman husband Augustine and their six children.
02
Aug
2024
CAFOD comments on famine declared in Darfur displacement camp
CAFOD has commented on the famine declared in one of Darfur's largest displacement sites: Zamzam camp near Al Fasher, the besieged capital of North Darfur, Sudan.
27
Jul
2024
Breaking barriers at The Olympics: Why Pope Francis celebrates sport
As the Paris 2024 Olympics takes place, we’re taking inspiration from one of the many reasons Pope Francis celebrates sport: it can help break down barriers.
26
Jul
2024
Libya floods: What is the situation 9 months on?
Thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to respond rapidly to the devastating flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel in September 2023.