
Jamal is an agriculture expert working in southern Bangladesh.
CAFOD works in countries across Asia to combat poverty, respond to emergencies and uphold the rights of the continent's poorest and most vulnerable people to lift themselves out of poverty.
In some parts of Asia poverty has been significantly reduced. But there are still many communities which CAFOD works with that face severe poverty, continued inequality and social injustice. The region is frequently hit by large natural disasters and is exposed to the impacts of climate change, affecting the poorest and most marginalised.
Additionally, some countries and communities have experienced significant and prolonged violence. We work alongside both secular and faith-based partners to:
Tackle poverty by helping people make a living and provide for their families;
Support citizens and marginalized groups to be involved and have a say in the political decisions that affect them;
Help communities to be better prepared and cope with the impacts of climate change and natural disasters such as floods, cyclones and earthquakes;
Protect the environment and ensure its natural resources are managed in an ethical and sustainable way;
Promote peaceful, non-violent societies and support reconciliation;
Provide access to clean and safe water.
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News from Asia
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Pakistan floods update: Why your support is still vital this Harvest season
It’s been one year since terrible floods hit Pakistan, killing thousands of people and leaving millions more homeless.
The gift of a lifetime: Shukla’s story from Bangladesh
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World Humanitarian Day: Responding to emergencies on your behalf
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Afghanistan crisis update: two years on from the Taliban’s takeover
Your generous contributions to the Afghanistan Crisis Appeal have helped thousands of women and men – your sisters and brothers – to access essentials such as food, water and shelter, as well as learn new vital life skills like reading and writing.
Turkey-Syria earthquake: How your support is helping
In the early hours of Monday 6 February 2023, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Turkey’s border with northern Syria.
Work with us towards a future without hunger
We believe that a future where nobody goes hungry is possible, and with your help we can make this hope a reality.
Water stories from around the world
Your support is making a difference for families and communities who lack access to water for drinking, washing and farming.
"You are making a huge difference": An update on the Afghanistan Crisis Appeal
Niamh Furey, Programme Officer for Afghanistan, describes how your support for our appeal is helping people in the country.
Typhoon Rai: How CAFOD is supporting the emergency response
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