CAFOD
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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.
Today is the start of Advent. 📅 It is time for us to be good neighbours to one another and to build a better world. 🙏
We prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, and we wait in hope and expectation for the day when he will come again.
We prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, and we wait in hope and expectation for the day when he will come again.
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Today is the start of Advent. 📅 It is time for us to be good neighbours to one another and to build a better world. 🙏
We prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, and we wait in hope and expectation for the day when he will come again.
We prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, and we wait in hope and expectation for the day when he will come again.
📈 Why were we in Parliament talking about debt with Alex Macqueen?
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-new-debt-crisis
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-new-debt-crisis
November 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📈 Why were we in Parliament talking about debt with Alex Macqueen?
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-new-debt-crisis
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-new-debt-crisis
Fresh from having sold out, our #WorldGifts Christmas cards are available again. 🎄
Get yours now and help people around the world to thrive. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards
Get yours now and help people around the world to thrive. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards
November 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Fresh from having sold out, our #WorldGifts Christmas cards are available again. 🎄
Get yours now and help people around the world to thrive. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards
Get yours now and help people around the world to thrive. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards
Hear from leading Peruvian activists as they share their perspectives and experiences of human rights and environmental harms linked to mining, including those carried out by UK-based companies.
Join at UCL on 1 December at 6pm. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48sKEMP
Join at UCL on 1 December at 6pm. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48sKEMP
Cartographies of extraction and waste in the energy transition: Perspectives from Peru - London Mining Network
London Mining Network - Holding the Mining Industry to Account
londonminingnetwork.org
November 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hear from leading Peruvian activists as they share their perspectives and experiences of human rights and environmental harms linked to mining, including those carried out by UK-based companies.
Join at UCL on 1 December at 6pm. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48sKEMP
Join at UCL on 1 December at 6pm. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48sKEMP
When you buy one of our Nativity tealights, you support the work of skilled artisans in Bangladesh, a commitment to fair trade and sustainable livelihoods.
Get your #WorldGifts now. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4aeXhNP
Get your #WorldGifts now. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4aeXhNP
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
When you buy one of our Nativity tealights, you support the work of skilled artisans in Bangladesh, a commitment to fair trade and sustainable livelihoods.
Get your #WorldGifts now. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4aeXhNP
Get your #WorldGifts now. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4aeXhNP
Snip snip. ✂️
Forget Black Friday and get a thoughtful Christmas gift instead.
Proudly ethical and with no discounts, see our range of #WorldGifts. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
Forget Black Friday and get a thoughtful Christmas gift instead.
Proudly ethical and with no discounts, see our range of #WorldGifts. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Snip snip. ✂️
Forget Black Friday and get a thoughtful Christmas gift instead.
Proudly ethical and with no discounts, see our range of #WorldGifts. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
Forget Black Friday and get a thoughtful Christmas gift instead.
Proudly ethical and with no discounts, see our range of #WorldGifts. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
It'll be Advent soon and we will journey through the season with our daily reflections.
Sign up here to receive them straight to your inbox. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-calendar
Sign up here to receive them straight to your inbox. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-calendar
November 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It'll be Advent soon and we will journey through the season with our daily reflections.
Sign up here to receive them straight to your inbox. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-calendar
Sign up here to receive them straight to your inbox. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-calendar
The Vehicle of Hope has been revealed, a former Popemobile rebuilt to reach children in Gaza.
The hope is that it will soon be serving families in Gaza. Israeli restrictions mean that millions of pounds worth of supplies remain out of reach for families.
The hope is that it will soon be serving families in Gaza. Israeli restrictions mean that millions of pounds worth of supplies remain out of reach for families.
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The Vehicle of Hope has been revealed, a former Popemobile rebuilt to reach children in Gaza.
The hope is that it will soon be serving families in Gaza. Israeli restrictions mean that millions of pounds worth of supplies remain out of reach for families.
The hope is that it will soon be serving families in Gaza. Israeli restrictions mean that millions of pounds worth of supplies remain out of reach for families.
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Advent Carol Service in two weeks. 🎵
RSVP to attend in person at St George's Cathedral or to watch the live stream. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4p2gUxk
RSVP to attend in person at St George's Cathedral or to watch the live stream. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4p2gUxk
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Advent Carol Service in two weeks. 🎵
RSVP to attend in person at St George's Cathedral or to watch the live stream. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4p2gUxk
RSVP to attend in person at St George's Cathedral or to watch the live stream. Find out more. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4p2gUxk
Over 68,000 people demand debt justice.
With @christianaiduk.bsky.social and others, we handed in your signatures at 10 Downing Street to let the government know that people want to see action. Thanks to all our supporters who signed the petition in parishes and online.
#CancelDebtChooseHope
With @christianaiduk.bsky.social and others, we handed in your signatures at 10 Downing Street to let the government know that people want to see action. Thanks to all our supporters who signed the petition in parishes and online.
#CancelDebtChooseHope
November 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Over 68,000 people demand debt justice.
With @christianaiduk.bsky.social and others, we handed in your signatures at 10 Downing Street to let the government know that people want to see action. Thanks to all our supporters who signed the petition in parishes and online.
#CancelDebtChooseHope
With @christianaiduk.bsky.social and others, we handed in your signatures at 10 Downing Street to let the government know that people want to see action. Thanks to all our supporters who signed the petition in parishes and online.
#CancelDebtChooseHope
The UK will host the G20 in 2027.
It's a fantastic opportunity to show real, ambitious leadership on the world stage, especially with regard to reforming a global financial system that is failing people and planet.
https://bit.ly/48ixVfq.
It's a fantastic opportunity to show real, ambitious leadership on the world stage, especially with regard to reforming a global financial system that is failing people and planet.
https://bit.ly/48ixVfq.
Growth and opportunity set to be at the heart of UK-hosted G20
The UK will host the G20 in 2027, the Prime Minister has confirmed today.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The UK will host the G20 in 2027.
It's a fantastic opportunity to show real, ambitious leadership on the world stage, especially with regard to reforming a global financial system that is failing people and planet.
https://bit.ly/48ixVfq.
It's a fantastic opportunity to show real, ambitious leadership on the world stage, especially with regard to reforming a global financial system that is failing people and planet.
https://bit.ly/48ixVfq.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence start today and we're seeing a downward trend for gender quality.
Partners in South Sudan, Lebanon and Colombia told us more about the impact being felt by women and girls as funding is cut. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/49tpikz
Partners in South Sudan, Lebanon and Colombia told us more about the impact being felt by women and girls as funding is cut. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/49tpikz
Aid cuts run deep for women and girls: CAFOD’s women-led partners speak out
2025 has been a year of unprecedented funding hits to the aid sector. The cuts from key governments and philanthropic organisations, alongside rising anti-aid sentiment and shrinking spaces to talk fr...
cafod.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence start today and we're seeing a downward trend for gender quality.
Partners in South Sudan, Lebanon and Colombia told us more about the impact being felt by women and girls as funding is cut. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/49tpikz
Partners in South Sudan, Lebanon and Colombia told us more about the impact being felt by women and girls as funding is cut. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/49tpikz
Hear from our Director Christine Allen and Public Policy Manager Pablo Soriano Mena at Wednesday's webinar.
CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb will also discuss the first six months of Pope Leo XIV and his vision.
Register here. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oiKqOj
#Jubilee2025
CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb will also discuss the first six months of Pope Leo XIV and his vision.
Register here. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oiKqOj
#Jubilee2025
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church and CAFOD: A Jubilee Year of Hope for Social Justice
Join us Wednesday, 26 November at 7:00pm to hear from CAFOD Director Christine Allen as she reflects on the challenges, joys and achievements of 2025, while Public Policy Manager Pablo Soriano Mena e...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hear from our Director Christine Allen and Public Policy Manager Pablo Soriano Mena at Wednesday's webinar.
CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb will also discuss the first six months of Pope Leo XIV and his vision.
Register here. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oiKqOj
#Jubilee2025
CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb will also discuss the first six months of Pope Leo XIV and his vision.
Register here. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oiKqOj
#Jubilee2025
#COP30 ended at the weekend.
The final deal is known as the Mutirão and it represents some progress around a just transition but a lack of new, non-debt creating climate finance is disappointing.
Read more on the outcome. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/cop30-ends
The final deal is known as the Mutirão and it represents some progress around a just transition but a lack of new, non-debt creating climate finance is disappointing.
Read more on the outcome. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/cop30-ends
What was the outcome at COP30?
COP30 has drawn to a close in Brazil with a final deal known as the Mutirão.
cafod.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#COP30 ended at the weekend.
The final deal is known as the Mutirão and it represents some progress around a just transition but a lack of new, non-debt creating climate finance is disappointing.
Read more on the outcome. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/cop30-ends
The final deal is known as the Mutirão and it represents some progress around a just transition but a lack of new, non-debt creating climate finance is disappointing.
Read more on the outcome. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/cop30-ends
In yesterday's Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expressed his sadness following recent kidnappings in Nigeria and Cameroon.
In addition to calling for the release of all hostages, he also encouraged us all to pray for the church and school communities that have been affected. 🙏
In addition to calling for the release of all hostages, he also encouraged us all to pray for the church and school communities that have been affected. 🙏
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In yesterday's Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expressed his sadness following recent kidnappings in Nigeria and Cameroon.
In addition to calling for the release of all hostages, he also encouraged us all to pray for the church and school communities that have been affected. 🙏
In addition to calling for the release of all hostages, he also encouraged us all to pray for the church and school communities that have been affected. 🙏
#COP30 has drawn to a close in Brazil with a final deal known as the Mutirão.
Our Climate Change Policy Lead, Liz Cronin, was there and has reacted to the outcome.
Our Climate Change Policy Lead, Liz Cronin, was there and has reacted to the outcome.
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
#COP30 has drawn to a close in Brazil with a final deal known as the Mutirão.
Our Climate Change Policy Lead, Liz Cronin, was there and has reacted to the outcome.
Our Climate Change Policy Lead, Liz Cronin, was there and has reacted to the outcome.
Harsh winters and weighing up difficult decisions are just some of the struggles for families fleeing conflict.
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
November 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Harsh winters and weighing up difficult decisions are just some of the struggles for families fleeing conflict.
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
Harsh winters and weighing up difficult decisions are just some of the struggles for families fleeing conflict.
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Harsh winters and weighing up difficult decisions are just some of the struggles for families fleeing conflict.
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
With our Winter warmth gift, you can help families have fuel, blankets and food at Christmas. Get your #WorldGifts here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/products/winter-warmth
With #COP30 heading into the crucial final hours, we pray that world leaders are inspired to act for the sake of our common home. 🙏
Find out more about what we hope to see come out of this COP. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/latest-campaigns/cop30
Find out more about what we hope to see come out of this COP. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/latest-campaigns/cop30
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With #COP30 heading into the crucial final hours, we pray that world leaders are inspired to act for the sake of our common home. 🙏
Find out more about what we hope to see come out of this COP. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/latest-campaigns/cop30
Find out more about what we hope to see come out of this COP. ⤵️
https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/latest-campaigns/cop30
With #COP30 taking place in Belém, Brazil, indigenous issues have been at the forefront.
Dário Kopenawa Yanomami from our partner Hutukara Yanomami Association spoke to the @the-independent.com about deforestation and how indigenous people protect the Amazon.
https://bit.ly/47Uz2Dm
Dário Kopenawa Yanomami from our partner Hutukara Yanomami Association spoke to the @the-independent.com about deforestation and how indigenous people protect the Amazon.
https://bit.ly/47Uz2Dm
A fight for survival – the reality of life in the Amazon in the shadow of Cop30
A short boat ride from Cop30 lies the home of Seu Ladi, who tells Nick Ferris how deforestation and climate change has changed life in Belém – while others warn of a potentially devastating risks to f...
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
With #COP30 taking place in Belém, Brazil, indigenous issues have been at the forefront.
Dário Kopenawa Yanomami from our partner Hutukara Yanomami Association spoke to the @the-independent.com about deforestation and how indigenous people protect the Amazon.
https://bit.ly/47Uz2Dm
Dário Kopenawa Yanomami from our partner Hutukara Yanomami Association spoke to the @the-independent.com about deforestation and how indigenous people protect the Amazon.
https://bit.ly/47Uz2Dm
It's World Children's Day which is a day about standing up for their rights.
Our #WorldGifts can be a great Christmas present for children, and in turn, many of them help to support the rights of young people. Get yours here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-collection
Our #WorldGifts can be a great Christmas present for children, and in turn, many of them help to support the rights of young people. Get yours here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-collection
November 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's World Children's Day which is a day about standing up for their rights.
Our #WorldGifts can be a great Christmas present for children, and in turn, many of them help to support the rights of young people. Get yours here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-collection
Our #WorldGifts can be a great Christmas present for children, and in turn, many of them help to support the rights of young people. Get yours here. ⤵️
https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-collection
We were at Parliament for an event on the global debt crisis where the new film featuring Alex Macqueen as a loan shark.
Thanks to host @alicemlabour.bsky.social and @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, Joe Powell MP, @bambosmp.bsky.social, David Chadwick MP for coming.
Thanks to host @alicemlabour.bsky.social and @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, Joe Powell MP, @bambosmp.bsky.social, David Chadwick MP for coming.
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We were at Parliament for an event on the global debt crisis where the new film featuring Alex Macqueen as a loan shark.
Thanks to host @alicemlabour.bsky.social and @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, Joe Powell MP, @bambosmp.bsky.social, David Chadwick MP for coming.
Thanks to host @alicemlabour.bsky.social and @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, Joe Powell MP, @bambosmp.bsky.social, David Chadwick MP for coming.
MEET THE WORLD’S LOAN SHARKS 🦈
Banks and hedge funds profit from unfair loans to vulnerable nations. 54 countries spend more on debt than on hospitals or schools.
The system’s broken and it’s costing lives. Time to fix global debt for good. 💰🌍
#UnfairLoans #Jubilee2025
Banks and hedge funds profit from unfair loans to vulnerable nations. 54 countries spend more on debt than on hospitals or schools.
The system’s broken and it’s costing lives. Time to fix global debt for good. 💰🌍
#UnfairLoans #Jubilee2025
November 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
MEET THE WORLD’S LOAN SHARKS 🦈
Banks and hedge funds profit from unfair loans to vulnerable nations. 54 countries spend more on debt than on hospitals or schools.
The system’s broken and it’s costing lives. Time to fix global debt for good. 💰🌍
#UnfairLoans #Jubilee2025
Banks and hedge funds profit from unfair loans to vulnerable nations. 54 countries spend more on debt than on hospitals or schools.
The system’s broken and it’s costing lives. Time to fix global debt for good. 💰🌍
#UnfairLoans #Jubilee2025
“Protect, warn, help”
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
“Protect, warn, help”
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
Without fair climate finance, there can be no action. Thanks to our supporters for spreading this message in Manchester.
As #COP30 approaches its crucial final days, email Ed Miliband and ask him to show bold leadership.
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1
As #COP30 approaches its crucial final days, email Ed Miliband and ask him to show bold leadership.
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Without fair climate finance, there can be no action. Thanks to our supporters for spreading this message in Manchester.
As #COP30 approaches its crucial final days, email Ed Miliband and ask him to show bold leadership.
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1
As #COP30 approaches its crucial final days, email Ed Miliband and ask him to show bold leadership.
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1