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We are CAFOD, the official aid agency for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. A better world needs all of us.
Tayla's education was interrupted by a lack of water. Our local partners in Zimbabwe worked with the community to build a solar-powered pump. Now, the impact goes beyond a reliable, safe water source. Find out more and donate this Harvest. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/46HNdcW
Millions of lives in Sudan have been uprooted by war. You've responded by donating, praying and contacting your MPs about the situation. In this article, we share the experiences of two women supported by our local partner after fleeing home. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4gXMzwU
Voices from Sudan
It has been three years since war engulfed Sudan, uprooting millions of lives. Thousands upon thousands of you have donated, called on your MPs, prayed and fundraised to help respond to this devastating crisis.
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Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for September focuses on the crucial issue of clean water as he asks us to defend everyone's right to water. This Harvest, we're sharing the story of how our partners built a solar-powered pump in Zimbabwe. https://bit.ly/46HNdcW
🎤 Creating an environment where all can thrive. We asked Hilda and Della how they see a better world. 📍 Our Lady of Fatima Church - White City, London
It's important that we come together to pray as a global community. Let's stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world. 🙏 Discover our full range of prayer resources. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources
Everything is connected, so every decision is rooted in God's love. Fr Richard Nesbitt of Our Lady of Fatima in White City, London on living out faith every day.
In Zimbabwe, hunger and thirst are stopping children from learning. Tayla experienced that before our local partners built a solar-powered water system. Find out more about her story and the difference your support can make this Harvest. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/46HNdcW
Brilliant effort from all of #TeamCAFOD at the Great North Run today! Thank you for choosing to run in support of what we do.💚 Find out more about running for us in the future. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/fundraise/challenge-events/run-for-cafod
The #SeasonofCreation is about renewing our relationship with God and all creation. 💚 See more with our resources that help you listen to the voice of creation. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/season-of-creation
A better world needs all of us. We can all play a part in adding more fairness. 💚 Hilda from Our Lady of Fatima in White City on how faith inspires her.
More than 3,000 people have sadly died of Ebola in DR Congo as the outbreak spreads. Our local partners are continuing to deliver aid and supply PPE for healthcare workers in the most difficult circumstances. Read more about the outbreak, our response and how to help. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4tO6pix
It has been a month since Colombia was hit by an earthquake and the emergency is far from over. https://cafod.org.uk/news/media/press-releases/colombia-earthquake-one-month
Thanks for helping to end settlement trade with your support of our campaign! Thousands of our supporters wrote to the Trade Secretary demanding an end to trade with illegal settlements. You helped send a clear message. https://bit.ly/3TlzXYK
Russian airstrikes on Kyiv resumed last night following a temporary pause. To prepare for winter, our partner organisations are helping communities to prepare with supplies of heaters, blankets, power banks and by repairing destroyed windows. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4gRwlFI
The Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband today announced a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements. Today's statement makes it clear that Britain will sanction individuals and companies who provide goods and services that support settlement expansion. Our response. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3TlzXYK
This week, we're joining charities for Remember a Charity Week, celebrating the extraordinary impact gifts in Wills can have. Gifts in Wills currently fund a third of our work. Find out more with our free Will-writing guide. ⤵️ www.cafod.org.uk/legacy
"Strengthen us to build a better world for all." 💚 In this Season of Creation, we think back to Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas and its messages about Catholic Social Teaching and care for our common home. Read more. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/magnifica-humanitas-explained
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls, we call for the respect of indigenous women’s rights and their full participation in decision-making processes. Hear more from Sineia do Vale from our partner Conselho Indígena De Roraima in the Brazilian Amazon.
Caritas Nepal have been assessing and coordinating their response after the devastating flash floods on 26 August. Read more about what has happened and how you can help. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/flash-floods-in-nepal
Flash floods in Nepal: what is happening and how you can help
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Following the earthquake in Colombia and flash flooding in Nepal, we're supporting the local Caritas organisations who are often among the first to respond. Read more in our latest emergency update following both disasters. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3ValqQ8
Move us to live more simply. 💚 The Season of Creation begins today and it's a time to renew our relationships with God our Creator, and with creation. Find out more. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/season-of-creation
💧 Living water 🇿🇼 Visiting Zimbabwe 🌍 Care for our common home The Bishop of @diocesehn.bsky.social and Chair of our Board of Trustees, Bishop Stephen Wright, encourages us all to celebrate the Season of Creation and be stewards of creation. More on the season. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3T6jQhC
Andy Burnham speaks about devolution and local communities. In international development, localisation is a key topic. Our senior government relations adviser, Tom Delamere, wrote for Politics Home on the parallels with Catholic Social Teaching. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4i8hmto
Burnham's analysis is right – but Manchesterism must also be applied beyond UK borders
As a fellow Scouse Catholic (and Evertonian too) the social structures that shaped Burnham's 'Manchesterism” shaped my path into international deve...
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School gives us a chance to dream big about our future, but millions of children are missing out on that opportunity. The UK Government can introduce a debt justice law to stop private lenders putting profit before people. We need to put pressure on them to make it happen.
Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation when we're encouraged to pray for our common home. This year, Pope Leo XIV has selected a theme from Isaiah 2:4. More on ways to respond to the day and the Season of Creation. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4wZzOrZ
The Ebola outbreak in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is still spreading without a vaccine or approved treatment. We work with local partners as they fight the spread of the disease. In Bunia, Fr Chrysante has seen the impact of the virus. https://bit.ly/4tO6pix
Sister Cecilia from Caritas Nepal has issued this message about how the country has been affected by Wednesday's flash flooding. More on the current situation and how you can help. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/flash-floods-in-nepal
💦 Hand washing 🏥 Personal protective equipment for medical workers 📢 Raising awareness on prevention In Bunia, we are supporting our partner SOFEPADI as they respond to the deadliest outbreak in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo. https://bit.ly/4tO6pix
Our partner works across the West Bank providing legal aid and supporting individuals and communities facing violent attacks and house demolition, land confiscation, forced displacement.
