Search

Southern Sudan votes to separate from the north

The final results from the referendum in Sudan show that the people of the south have voted overwhelmingly to form a separate nation. But although the vote was largely peaceful, huge challenges lie ahead.

Press release: One year on from the Horn and East Africa food crisis

One year on from the Horn and East Africa food crisis Last year more than 13 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and the newly-formed Republic of South Sudan were left in need of food, water and emergency healthcare because of one of the worst droughts in 60 years.

Thank you for making poverty an election issue

The dust has finally settled. The deals have been made. We have a new Prime Minister and a new era in British politics with the first coalition government in 70 years. But how did CAFOD supporters help put poverty and climate change on the agenda this election?

Caritas turns 60

This year, CAFOD’s sister agency Caritas celebrates its 60th birthday. This worldwide coalition of 165 Catholic aid organisations from around the world forms the largest humanitarian and development network in the world.

The strength to forgive

Forgiveness has transformed communities in Rwanda where once hatred wreaked havoc. Trauma counselling and solidarity projects supported by CAFOD are helping heal Rwanda's wounds.