We work in more than 40 countries worldwide, tackling poverty and injustice.

Inspired by Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and the experiences and hopes of people living in poverty, CAFOD works for a safe, sustainable and peaceful world.

We work with more than 500 partners overseas, and with partners in the UK - all working to reduce poverty. Find information about our standards and accountability, our board, and our guidelines for partners.

Join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world's poorest communities.

CAFOD was born when volunteer members of the National Board of Catholic Women organised the first Family Fast Day on Friday, March 11, 1960....

What inspires us as the international development agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the global Caritas family

Our work is one of the ways in which the Church expresses and enacts its belief in human dignity and social justice

Who our trustees are, who manages our day-to-day work, and a list of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) by our supporters

For every £1 given to our Give it up! appeal this Lent, including Lent Fast Day, the government will donate another £1 – doubling your donation and changing even more lives

884 million people do not have access to clean, safe water. Pray with us this Lent that waters may flow and injustice may be washed away.

Help us turn the tide on water poverty. Join our Thirst for change campaign and ensure world leaders hear our call: taps and toilets for all.