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Act on Poverty: Prime Minister thanks CAFOD supporters

After last year’s general election, CAFOD supporters called on the new UK government to Act on Poverty, demanding action on aid, climate change and making business work for the poor. Now David Cameron has replied.

Chris Bain responds to the Queen’s Speech

The Government has dropped its plans to introduce legislation in the new Parliamentary session to guarantee the spending of 0.7 per cent of national income on aid to the poorest countries. The Government did however reiterate its firm plans to reach the 0.7 per cent spending target by 2013.

Chris Bain calls on PM to 'match rhetoric with reality for international development'

Published today on the Conservative Home website is CAFOD Director, Chris Bain's blog calling for the Prime Minister, David Cameron to embrace the idea that "all individuals in every country should have the social freedom and economic opportunity to flourish as human beings."

Afghanistan: UK’s commitment to Afghan women welcomed

CAFOD has welcomed the commitment by the UK government to maintain current aid levels for Afghanistan, and its requirement that the Afghan government increase efforts to promote women’s rights.

Autumn statement: CAFOD and Caritas responds

Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn statement was announced today. In response to the Chancellor’s announcement, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and CAFOD have released a joint statement, saying a consistent approach is needed to protecting people in poverty both in the UK and overseas from a recession they did not create.