About us
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. In more than 40 countries across the world, we bring hope, compassion and solidarity to poor communities, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice.
Our vision is a world transformed to reflect the Kingdom of God: a world where –
- the rights and dignity of every person are respected
- all have access to basic needs in life
- women and men share equally in shaping their societies and our world
- the gifts of creation are nurtured and shared by all for the common good and
- the structures that shape people’s lives are just and enable peace.
Download our latest annual review
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Inspired by Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and the experiences and hopes of people who are disadvantaged and 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. | |
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Help us change the world for the better by bringing your skills, knowledge and talent to CAFOD. |
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Read about how we began, and access our financial and review documents for the past five years. |
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What inspires us as the international development agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the global Caritas family |
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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 |
