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Our vision & values
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We are the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, the official overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales
We believe all human beings have a right to dignity and respect, and that the world's resources are a gift to be shared equally by all men and women, whatever their race, nationality or religion.
Underpinning our work is a deeply held set of values that are central to our ethos and identity. We act based on principles of compassion, solidarity, stewardship and hope.
Confronted by immense poverty and suffering, our most fundamental response is compassion - standing alongside excluded communities, sharing resources, uniting in prayer, defending rights and challenging the systems that keep people poor.
We draws inspiration from scripture, the Church's social teaching, and the experiences and hopes of the poor.
Our mission is to promote human development and social justice in witness to Christian faith and Gospel values.
Make a donation online to support CAFOD's vital charity work fighting poverty overseas - your gift can make a difference to thousands of people |
Take part in one of the CAFOD Challenges, or join Team CAFOD for a run. You can have some fun while supporting our life-saving work across the world |
Please sign our petition calling on the world's largest mining company to listen to communities in the Philippines worried about the effect mining will have on their land |
