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East Africa Crisis: "We need to act now" says Bishop John Arnold
"No one, not even the oldest people in these communities, can remember a drought like this."
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People in the community of Las Lajas built 20 new homes in just three weeks and now have 14 public water fountains with support from the John XXIIII Institute
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The Twelve Wise Men weaving co-operative in Guatemala was so named because it was started by just a dozen men, but has grown so much that its wares are now sold all over the country
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Burma/Myanmar: two earthquakes hit north-east
North-east Burma/Myanmar has been rocked by two 7.0 magnitude earthquakes, close to the borders with Laos and Thailand
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Regivaldo Pereira da Silva was left stranded in the Amazon rainforest for six months by his employers. When he went to claim his wages, he was accused of being a thief and thrown in jail
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Rio +20: Minister pays tribute to ‘vital role of churches’
Over a hundred people gathered in Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, to hear from a panel including CAFOD partners Nanette Antequisa from the Philippines and Caroline Spelman MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Sudan: Eve of referendum sees final prayers before vote
The future of Sudan will enter a critical period next week as the country’s southerners vote in a referendum that starts on Sunday and continues throughout the week. Both sides have issued reassurances that they will respect the results of the referendum on Southern independence.
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The Silenced: Fighting for Press Freedom in Mexico
CAFOD is launching a new photo exhibition, developed in collaboration with The Guardian and the Committee to Protect Journalists. ‘The Silenced: Fighting for Press Freedom in Mexico’ commemorates Mexican reporters who have lost their lives in pursuit of truth.
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Delia leads the call to Give it Up after UK Aid match funding award
CAFOD ambassador Delia Smith has called on the Catholic community to make a special effort to raise money for the Church’s official aid agency, after the Government agreed to match all donations made during Lent.
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50 years of CAFOD: What lit your flame?
As we begin to mark our 50th anniversary year at CAFOD, our director, Chris Bain, shares how some of CAFOD's staff became inspired to join the fight against poverty and injustice.
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