Exploring CAFOD And Their Role
CAFOD is the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. It is the
official overseas relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and
Wales. They support countries that have been abandoned by their
government (e.g. Sudan) or are suffering from the impacts of natural
disasters (e.g. hurricanes).
Hundreds of thousands of people campaign with CAFOD to confront the
policies that keep people poor. Campaigners do this by writing to
MP’s, attending peaceful protests, harassing government and important
bodies such as the European Union.
CAFOD offers suggestions for how the policies of governments,
businesses and important international bodies such as the World Bank
can have a constructive rather than harmful blow on poor communities.
When did CAFOD first begin its work?
Nassima* and her baby are refugees at Farshana refugee camp, which is run by CAFOD partners SECADEV, across the border from Sudan in Chad. [Fiona Callister]CAFOD
had its early stages in 1961. The National Board of Catholic Women
prepared a “Family Fast Day” due to an appeal from the people of the
Caribbean Island, Dominica, whom needed help with a baby health
programme.
One year later, CAFOD was officially set up in 1962 by the Catholic
Bishops of England and Wales. CAFOD has been fighting poverty in
developing countries (low or middle income) ever since its launch.
Why did CAFOD form & what were its aims?
CAFOD was set up to aid the already existing charitable efforts. They
hope to reduce poverty and give those countries in need the help they
require. Due to the kindness and dedication of the CAFOD team, the
organisation is making a huge difference in third world countries by
supplying them with food, shelter and compulsory tools to get through
their day to day activities.
During the period 2002/2003, CAFOD rose more than, an incredible, £30
million! £25 million of this money is used to buy essential items:
food, shelter, clothing, medical kits (etc) for poor countries. CAFOD
offers worldwide support throughout emergencies to over 60 countries
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