CAFOD
@CAFOD
We are CAFOD, the official aid agency for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. A better world needs all of us.
We believe in a world full of hope and joy - one where our sisters and brothers can overcome poverty and injustice for good. Together, we are making real, long-lasting change and you can join us. Our faith inspires us to keep striving, because a better world needs all of us.
Aid cuts ✂️ Food security 🍽️ The role of local actors in Kenya and South Sudan 🇰🇪 🇸🇸 These topics are analysed in our new report which contributes to ongoing discussions on localisation, food systems transformation and aid system reform. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/about-us/polic…
A better world needs all of us. 🗺️ Fundraisers, campaigners and volunteers in schools, parishes and at home are so crucial to our work. Good things happened when combine our efforts. Learn more about what we do. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/about-us/what-…

When the Ukrainian school year restarts, lessons will continue in the classroom and online. Last year, your donations helped children be ready with the bags and supplies they need. Again, we're working with our local partner to supply more. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/news/internati…



Starvation is currently spreading across Gaza. We're one of the 100+ organisations calling for decisive action. We need a ceasefire, the reopening of all land crossings and for governments to bring in concrete measures to end the siege. More. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/news/media/pre…

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we give thanks for St Mary Magdalene, the first witness to the resurrection. Inspired by her example, may we recognise Jesus in our sisters and brothers and witness to him in our words and actions. #StMaryMagdalene #ApostletotheApostles #PrayForUs
Earlier, the UK and 25 other governments called for an end to the war in Gaza. While humanitarian zones continue to be hit, more in the way of concrete action is still needed as our Director of Advocacy Neil Thorns explained. ⤵️


Deir al Balah in Gaza is under assault and we are working to contact our partners in the area. Our Head of Region for Asia and the Middle East responds. ⤵️
Yesterday, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the call for peace and that international law must be respected following the attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza. Cardinal Pizzaballa also spoke out during his visit to the damaged church.


An immense privilege this morning to be at St Peter's in Bartley Green to present @CAFOD volunteer Abigail McMillan with a Papal Blessing for over 25 years of volunteering. Congratulations Abigail and thank you for your dedicated service. Special thanks to Fr Gary Buckby!
An absolute honour yesterday to present a Romero Cross to Veronica , a dedicated volunteer from Sacred Heart Parish, Rugby in recognition of over 20 years of volunteering for @CAFOD Thank you...you have made a lasting impact on the lives of so many! #VolunteerAppreciation
Next Wednesday, an expert panel will be on a webinar talking about the challenges faced by human rights defenders in Honduras. Our Country Representative Paz Redondo explains more about the event and why it's so especially timely. Sign up here. ⤵️ cafod.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Cancel Debt, Chose Hope in this Jubilee year. Thanks to parishioners @CatholicEnfield who are supporting the @CAFOD petition this morning cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-n…
🙏 "Empower us to come together to play our part to build a better world." Thanks to Caritas Lebanon's Fr Michel Abboud for reading this prayer.
We were honoured last month to be part of the vibrant Ugandan Martyrs commemoration at Ealing Abbey in West London. Catholic Ugandans from across the UK came together in faith and thanksgiving. A powerful day of unity, prayer, and shared hope in a better world for all. 🙏




Heavy rains have caused serious flooding in Chocó, Colombia earlier this year. Working with @StartNetwork, our partner Pastoral Social Quibdó responded immediately with: 💧 1,400 water purification tablets ⚕️First aid kits and awareness campaigns 🍽️ Food for 1,400 families
The forests around Latakia in Syria were recently affected by wildfires. With partner SARD, we supported firefighting efforts. This included providing supplies such as: 🚒 Fuel and oil for firefighting vehicles 💦 60+ fire hoses 🧑🚒 Safety gear and radios




Christine Allen spoke to Sky News after the Holy Family Church in Gaza was hit and three people tragically died. We once again call on the international community to act urgently to ensure that people in Gaza have access to the most basic right: the chance to survive.
Pope Leo's expressed his "deep sadness" after 3 people were killed in a strike at the only Catholic #church in #Gaza. Israel's military says it's reviewing what happened and "regrets" any damage to religious sites. We hear from @CAFOD. Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/146…
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sadness at the attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza and the lives lost. He also called for an immediate ceasefire. The international community must act urgently to protect civilians, places of worship and humanitarian spaces.
