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Advent Appeal

Advent Appeal

Don’t wait to help this Advent. For families around the world, time is running out to get the vital supplies they need to survive the winter.

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Your support this Advent could shine a light of hope in the darkness of a harsh winter for Afghan families.

As we wait for Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth, it's important to remember that some things can't wait. For families in Afghanistan, time is running out to get the vital supplies they need to survive the winter.

Your donations supports CAFOD projects around the world, including providing families living in the mountain regions of Afghanistan with the cash they need to buy urgent supplies for the winter ahead.

Get involved in CAFOD's Advent Appeal

As Advent approaches and Christians around the world wait for the joy of Jesus' birth, it's important to remember that some things can't wait. For families in Afghanistan, time is running out to get the vital supplies they need to survive the winter.

Your support helps fund CAFOD projects around the world, including providing Afghan families with the cash they need to buy urgent supplies for the winter ahead.

Our A-Z of fundraising ideas

Our fundraising ideas include fun and quirky ways to raise money and can be done online, at home, with family and friends, or on your own.

Hold an Advent fundraiser

Hold a fundraising event in your parish this Advent! Whether it's carol singing, a Nativity play or just mulled wine and mince pies, find everything you need here.

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Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal

The devastating conflict in Israel and Gaza has so far taken the lives of over 14,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis. Tens of thousands more are injured, and over 1.4 million people have lost their homes. 

This Advent, hold a collection or fundraiser in your parish to get families in the Holy Land the help they urgently need.

Advent and Christmas events

09
Dec
2023

Nativity Fun Run

We are heading over to Clapham Common to run, walk, roll or stroll a super special 5k this Advent and help raise vital funds for CAFOD's work around the world

13
Dec
2023

Advent carol service

Celebrate the joyous season of Advent with us at the beautiful St James's Church in London. The service will be dedicated to our partners from Colombia and promises to be a special occasion.

27
Dec
2023

Christmas Fun Run

CAFOD's Christmas Fun Run is back! Join hundreds of people around the country as we run, walk, stroll or roll around Liverpool, Bollington or virtually anywhere.

Contactless fundraising

Contactless for CAFOD

Make donating as easy as tapping a card this Fast Day by signing up for a contactless account with CAFOD.

Order a card reader device or with the new 'Tap to Pay' function, you can even collect donations using just your phone. You can be set up in minutes!

Find out more by visiting our contactless webpage or get in touch with us at contactless@cafod.org.uk for additional questions and support.

Fundraising tools and advice

CAFOD online shop

Visit our online shop to order fundraising resources like posters, collection boxes and lanyards.

How to pay in your fundraising

Advice on how to send us the donations you worked so hard to raise using our website, or by post, phone or bank transfer.