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Thirst for change: What did the G8 deliver?

On 15 May, we delivered over 60,000 Thirst for change actions to David Cameron, calling on him to push other countries to act on water poverty at the G8 on 18-19 May, how did he do?

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.

When will people in developing countries benefit from the wealth benefit their feet?

Urgent call for new rules which put morality at heart of financial system

Bishops, business leaders and the Catholic community in England and Wales are all calling for companies to ‘open up their books’ to help prevent corruption and enable poor communities to benefit from the wealth generated by natural resources, such as minerals, oil and gas.

Winfreda Malilave, 38yrs, holds a glass of clean water from the borehole CAFOD funds for her village.

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.

Fairtrade Fortnight: Over 525,000 steps taken

Thank you to all of you who supported Fairtrade Fortnight, which took place this year from 27 February to 11 March. Read on for the highlights of this year's Fairtrade Fortnight.

World Water Day: Over 350,000 walk for water

Over 350,000 people – spanning 60 countries – are this week taking part in the World Walks for Water.

Email the PM to demand clean water for everyone>>

Water target met - but poorest still thirsting for change

The Millennium Development Goal on water has been met, but progress is patchy and the target on sanitation is still far from being realised, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Chancellor agrees ‘moral imperative’ to act on climate justice

In 2011, over 13,000 CAFOD supporters, called on Chancellor George Osborne to champion a Green Climate Fund at the Durban climate change talks. How did he respond and what is the next step for climate justice?

Pollution caused by mining in the Condoraque lagoon, Peru

Peru: Thousands march to protect water

Thousands of worried Peruvians have walked 870 kilometres to protest about how government and mining companies have neglected the quality of their water supplies.

Open up the books: Keep up the pressure for robust transparency laws

Over 900 of you emailed UK government ministers, telling them why you think it’s important that businesses open up their books, before a crucial EU meeting on 20 February. What happened at the meeting? Why do we still need to keep up the pressure?

Love truth: open up the books on mineral extraction

On 13 February, CAFOD and other members of the Publish What You Pay coalition called on businesses to 'love truth' and to open up the books as part of a global day of action.

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?

Campaigns successes: A big thank you for everything in 2011

In a year of economic uncertainty and social change in the UK, CAFOD campaigners stood tall, calling for decision makers and those in power to fight injustice. Here are some of the highlights we enjoyed together.

Get down to business!: 16,000 speak up, Westminster listens

On Wednesday 16 November, CAFOD supporters went to Westminster to present 16,000 action cards to the Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell.

Durban climate talks end with insulting deal for world's poorest people

Climate change talks in Durban have ended in extra time with a compromise deal that has seen the greater and common good subsumed by ferocious politicking.

Read our Durban analysis>>

CAFOD Responds to Chris Huhne's plenary address in Durban

UK Energy and Environment Secretary Chris Huhne addressed the Durban climate delegates today, in a plenary address advocating a global deal on climate change and a second commitment period to the Kyoto Protocol.

Find out more about our Climate Justice Campaign>>

CAFOD calls on the UK to commit money to the climate fund for developing countries

CAFOD has called on the UK’s Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to pledge significant funds to the Green Climate Fund at the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting in Durban.

Find out more about our Climate Justice campaign work>>

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Don’t drop the ball: Over 10,000 cards go to Osborne!

On a seasonally cold Monday morning on 28 November, CAFOD Director, Chris Bain alongside CAFOD supporters and staff came together outside 11 Downing Street to present Don’t Drop the Ball action cards to George Osborne.

Key Government minister comes to CAFOD for climate debate

Thursday 1 December saw Chris Huhne, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change visit CAFOD’s headquarters in London. Prior to heading off to Durban, South Africa for the UN’s climate talks, Stop Climate Chaos invited Mr Huhne to take part in an online debate on Thursday evening at Romero House.

Durban COP17: Crunch time for climate talks?

The upcoming United Nations climate change conference in Durban, South Africa will be dominated by a question hanging over the future of the Kyoto Protocol (KP) which expires at the end of next year.

Get the latest on the talks from CAFOD’s team on the ground>>

Caravan of Hope

Hundreds of people from all over Africa are joining a “Caravan of Hope”, which is covering more than 4,000 miles and 10 countries en route to the UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa.

Follow the 'Caravan of Hope ' live on twitter , and read blogs from some of the people involved >>

CAFOD response to final G20 communiqué

Following two days of discussions, the leaders of the world’s major economies have published their final ‘communiqué’. CAFOD's Lead Economics Analyst, Christina Weller responds.

CAFOD disappointed by draft language from G20 communique leaks

Analysis by CAFOD's Economist Christina Weller: "The development ambitions of the G20 are not evident in this morning's leaked draft of the communique. The hope is that this indicates there is more to come on the G20's development agenda in a separate document."

Chris Bain, CAFOD Director

CAFOD calls on G20 to reform financial system

CAFOD has today called on the world’s most powerful countries to reform the global financial system.

Get the latest from the G20 at CAFOD's Just One World blog>>

CAFOD response to new EU country-by-country proposals

Expert welcomes positive proposals, but voices concern about influence of possible industry lobbying.

Leading theologian: Climate change goes to heart of our faith

Celia Deane Drummond Professor of Theology at Notre Dame University explains why climate change is a faith matter and why we should take action to make a difference.

Take action today to remind the government not to drop the ball on climate change>>

Crowds bear witness for the world’s poorest people

On Saturday 1st October, hundreds of campaigners came together to bear witness for the world’s poorest people on the eve of the Conservative Party Conference.

Get down to business: Small message, big thanks

Our ‘Get down to business’ campaign has now closed with more than 15,000 actions taken - thank you!

Campaigns success as David Cameron calls on the EU to open up the books

CAFOD is delighted that the Prime Minister has spoken out in support of vital legislation requiring oil, gas and mining companies to open up their books on the payments they make to developing countries.

Unearth Justice Update – Gold Mining

Many of you may have seen the recent Channel 4 Dispatches programme, ‘The Real Price of Gold’, and so we wanted to update you on our work in relation to mining and how you can help.

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Published on 17/09/2010, last updated on 20/10/2010
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