News and Media
Welcome to our News Zone, where you'll find all our updates, emergency reports, campaigns and opinions.
Do you work in the Media? Our contacts, press releases and more information are in our Media Centre.
News stories from our partners, projects and offices overseas, and updates on what's happening on the international stage |
All the latest news from the UK government, the dioceses, and our local supporters, fundraisers and schools. |
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When emergencies happen, CAFOD responds. All the updates from 2010 on our involvement with emergency relief. We also keep archives of older events. |
 | Philippines typhoon: our response The typhoon that hit Mindanao Island on 16 December left tens of thousands homeless. Working with ECOWEB, a small local organisation, we responded immediately, providing food, clothing and temporary shelter. |
 | 50th anniversary celebrations: a day to remember On Saturday 28 January, over 2,000 CAFOD supporters from around the UK came together to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. |
 | CAFOD open house: Saturday 28 January As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, CAFOD will be hosting an Open House on Saturday 28 January. We are opening the doors to CAFOD’s central London office, Romero House, to supporters and the public between 10:30am and 1:00pm. |
 | Niger: acting now to prevent catastrophe “If we take action now, it will cost us many times less than if we wait until it's a catastrophe,” says CAFOD’s Philippe Mougin, as millions face food shortages in west Africa. |
 | South Sudan: conflict in Jonglei We are working with our partners to deliver aid to people driven from their homes by fighting in Jonglei State. |
 | Take a Step for Fairtrade Fortnight in 2012 The Fairtrade Foundation and CAFOD are challenging people to take a step for Fairtrade Fortnight, 27 February to 11 March 2012. What can you do to make a difference to the lives of farmers in the developing world who grow the products you buy? |
 | Bonn Conference: the voice of Afghan women At the International Afghanistan Conference in Bonn, we worked with representatives of grassroots Afghan organisations to demand that women have a say in their country’s future. |
 | 50 years of CAFOD: What lit your flame? As we begin to mark our 50th anniversary year at CAFOD, our director, Chris Bain, shares how some of CAFOD's staff became inspired tojoin the fight against poverty and injustice. |
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Like millions of others, Celina Traesil lost everything in the earthquake that devastated Haiti two years ago. Today, thanks to you, she’s about to move into her new home. |
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“I tie rope around my stomach,” says 70-year-old Ayapan, “and then I drink hot water. That is how I cope with hunger.” |
