Inspire others
In our parishes, we can be part of a local community called to change the world. It’s a safe bet that there will be people in a pew near you keen to put their faith into action to tackle injustice, but not sure how. This is where you come in.
Simply put a notice in the newsletter or a campaign poster on the wall. Why not follow it up with a short talk after Mass? Then encourage your fellow parishioners to sign a card or a petition, and send these back to CAFOD. Don’t forget to let them know about the impact of their actions.
During our Unearth Justice campaign for responsible gold mining, parishes made ‘gold chains’ of paper links. It brought communities together with a shared purpose. Each link was signed by a different person and the complete chain was presented to jewellers. The result? Seven major UK jewellery retailers signed up to our ‘golden rules’ for responsible mining to protect poor people and the environment.
Resources to inspire others
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G8 rally short talk for parishes and groups (58 kB)
On Saturday 8 June, thousands of people are gathering in Hyde Park in London to send an urgent message to world leaders as they prepare for the G8 summit. Use our short talk to encourage your parish, groups and friends to come along and join us for an unforgettable day.
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Hungry for change: PowerPoint presentation (3 MB)
Introduce your group to the Hungry for change campaign and inspire them to act. There are notes for speakers included in the 'Notes' section of this presentation.
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Hungry for change: Food for Thought guide (4 MB)
Tuck in to the facts, stories and issues behind the Hungry for change campaign, find out what we are calling for and how you can take action for a fairer food system.
To help get your whole community to take action, email campaigns@cafod.org.uk or call 020 7095 5692 to order a printed copy of the guide (CAF2482) as well as Hungry for change action cards (CAF2385).
