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Chris Bain responds to the Queen’s Speech
The UK government has failed 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. This is despite the UK becoming the first G8 member country to honour its promise to spend 0.7 per cent of GNI on development this year.
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TAGS: 165.Aid, 267.Campaigning news, 179.Debt, 315.Government, 263.News, 240.UK, 266.UK News
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A new life for São Paulo’s poorest families
Over the last 4 years, CAFOD’s Urban Programme in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city has helped over 8,730 poor families escape the poverty trap and find new life and dignity.
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TAGS: 193.Brazil, 238.Connect2, 264.International news, 263.News
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UK government doubles support for water and sanitation
Parishes and schools across the country will be delighted by the announcement today that the UK government is to double its support for water and sanitation projects in the world’s poorest countries.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 250.Sanitation, 130.Thirst for change, 178.Water
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Thirst for change: Over 60,000 actions presented at sunrise solidarity walk for water
On Tuesday 15 May, a delegation of CAFOD supporters delivered over 60,000 Thirst for change actions to No. 10 Downing Street, calling on Prime Minister David Cameron to turn the tide on water poverty.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 130.Thirst for change, 178.Water
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CAFOD director writes to Nick Clegg ahead of the Deputy PM’s Brazil visit
Ahead of the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s 3-day visit to Brazil, CAFOD Director Chris Bain wrote to him to raise important environmental and humanitarian issues.
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Volunteer Week: a big 'thank you' to our movers and shakers!
This week is National Volunteer Week. We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all those volunteering heroes who make our work possible – just a few of whom are featured below.
Thank you for all that you do. You inspire us!
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CAFOD reaction to plans to dismantle the Serious Fraud Office
Director of Advocacy Neil Thorns: "David Cameron must listen to expert advice and reject this misguided Home Office plan."
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Liam Fox challenges aid spending
Dr Liam Fox, the Defence Secretary, has challenged the government’s commitment to spend 0.7% of national income as overseas aid.
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Tea time for change: refresh the call for global justice!
It’s the largest lobby of MPs since the coalition government came in, and a vital opportunity to talk to them about tackling global poverty. We’re creating a giant tea room in the heart of Westminster. Don't miss out, sign up today!
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6 May voting referendum: the CAFOD lowdown
On 6 May this year, the country will be offered a new voting system – the ‘alternative vote’. Our current system is first-past-the-post. So what are the arguments for and against change, and what are the implications for development?
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