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South Sudan

9 July 2011 marked a momentous occasion – the birth of South Sudan as an independent nation. But the world’s newest country urgently needs support if it is to achieve lasting peace and prosperity.

Caritas Social Action Network and CAFOD: “We must not allow a trade off between the needs of the poorest at home and overseas.”

In response to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement, the social action arm and the official development agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have said a consistent approach is needed to protecting people in poverty both in the UK and overseas from a recession they did not create.

CAFOD earns ‘rapid response’ status for humanitarian emergencies

The Department for International Development (DfID) has appointed CAFOD as one of the first UK aid agencies to pre-qualify to receive government funds when an international crisis strikes.

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 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."