CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales

World Gifts Funds

World Gifts are real examples of our work, but the gifts are also representative of much, much more than just the specific item you are buying

Each World Gift belongs to one of five funds we have created, covering different types of work - each of these are listed below with more information about how the fund works.

For example, if you buy or have received the gift of a school starter pack, the money from your gift will be spent on projects related to education and skills training.

Each and every gift bought transforms the life of someone fighting against poverty.


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Education and Skills Training

This fund gives people of all ages the chance to learn, so they can work towards brighter and more secure futures.

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Emergency, Conflicts and Rehabilitation

This fund provides immediate aid such as food, water and shelter, but also continues supporting vulnerable communities as they rebuild and prepare against future emergencies

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Health including HIV and AIDS

This fund supports healthcare, disease prevention, and the care of the most vulnerable people in poor communities

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Livestock, Agriculture and Livelihoods

This fund provides people in the developing world with essential skills to provide for themselves for the long term – from farming the land and rearing animals, to starting a small-scale business

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Water and food

This fund provides poor communities with life-saving essentials

Published on 20/08/2009, last updated on 08/09/2009
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