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We are CAFOD, the official aid agency for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. A better world needs all of us.
England & Wales
Joined December 2008
We believe in a world full of hope and joy - one where our sisters and brothers can overcome poverty and injustice for good. Together, we are making real, long-lasting change and you can join us. Our faith inspires us to keep striving, because a better world needs all of us.
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It's the International Day of Rural Women. With the support of @CPLAromas, our partner the Archdiocese of Gulu is supporting around 120 female farmers and 80 young people in northern Uganda to farm sustainably, improve their agricultural yields and adapt to climate change.
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Our local partners have been working in Gaza throughout the crisis and continue to do so. Within the last few days, our Church partner Caritas Jerusalem has delivered 10,000 cans of baby formula to families with newborns and young children. https://t.co/00PI8Aho0L
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Debts keep piling up with some of the world's poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries spending more on repayments than they receive in climate finance. Learn more about new research findings. ⤵️ https://t.co/DOEBFQdYl6
#CancelDebtChooseHope #Jubilee2025
independent.co.uk
The world’s least developed countries paid US $37 billion (£28bn) to service their debts in 2023, but received only $32 billion (£24bn) in climate finance
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South Africa’s @g20org presidency has the potential to catalyse meaningful global #debt reform, but so far nothing tangible has been achieved. 1️⃣6️⃣5️⃣ organisations have called on @CyrilRamaphosa to take action on the #debtcrisis. Read the call here➡️ https://t.co/xEzBfueYjS
A total of 165 organizations on Monday criticized South Africa for failing to make progress on debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major economies and urged it to push for reforms before it hands over to the U.S. on December 1.
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During #Jubilee2025, we're campaigning on debt justice as repayments have led to cuts in health and education in multiple countries. More about new research on the IMF's role and the leading economists calling for action. ⤵️ https://t.co/6sTo4ooPhw
#CancelDebtChooseHope
theguardian.com
Influential economists want replenishment of funds and new ways to define countries in need before this week’s IMF and World Bank meetings
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#COP30 will begin on 10 November in Brazil. We caught up Bareesh Chowdhury from our Bangladesh partner BELA who told us how climate change affects communities he works with, his experiences of past COPs and his objectives for these milestone talks. https://t.co/agL2IlPtFp
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CAN-UK and more than 45 charities, campaigns and trade unions have called today for the UK to champion an ambitious outcome on just transition at COP30. #JustTransitionRising
#BAM
#COP30 1/2
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Wonderful to be at Holy Cross and SS Philip & James @RCNorthampton over the weekend to deliver the Family Fast Day talk and meet the community. Big thanks to Fr Alex for the welcome. Was great to have some show interest in #volunteering for @CAFOD too. 🥳
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Today's the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and climate disasters are a serious threat in Afghanistan. We worked with partners to build structures like this irrigation canal that can divert flood water, while also keeping trees alive and improving air quality.
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Learn more about how to support our work by running for us ⤵️ https://t.co/8VRViqGrKx
cafod.org.uk
From 5k runs to half marathons and full marathons, search your local area to find a charity running event that's right for you.
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It was a brilliant effort from all the #TeamCAFOD runners who completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon today. 👏 Thank you so much for your support to help build a better world! 💚
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In the newly-published Dilexi te, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that love and care for our neighbour and those who are poor is a fundamental part of our faith and the Church's social teaching. The key messages in his first Apostolic Exhortation. https://t.co/9LpDFC7jyU
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In Lima, Peru, partner @HuasiWarmi works with vulnerable girls and young women in urban areas to learn about rights and wellbeing through art, reading, and life planning. Additionally, the girls are raising their voices against violence. #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild
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Dilexi te was released yesterday and it's a powerful critique of the economic systems that cause poverty. Started by Pope Francis, Pope Leo finished it and describes the importance of putting the needs of the marginalised first. Find out more. ⤵️ https://t.co/9LpDFC7jyU
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The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire has come into effect. Learn more about what has been agreed, what we're doing and how our local partners have reacted. ⤵️ https://t.co/YJhzVPNCLd
cafod.org.uk
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and providing mental health support in Ukraine is an important priority. 88% of households have at least one family member with mental health needs. Work includes: - Counselling - Stress management - Mobile psychologists - Children’s Activities
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Bishop Richard Moth reacted to Pope Leo XIV's Dilexi te which was released today and identified the importance of Catholic social teaching underpinning its messaging about the preferential option for the poor. Read more. ⤵️ https://t.co/s3DcOcUfJx
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Pope Leo's first papal document, Dilexi te is out now. 📖 What does it say? What's an Apostolic Exhortation? How does it link back to Pope Francis? What is the preferential option for the poor? The answers to these questions and more. ⤵️ https://t.co/44iZd0hDM3
cafod.org.uk
CAFOD answers your questions on Pope Leo's apostolic exhortation Dilexi te and the important messages it contains for the world today.
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Dilexi te from Pope Leo XIV is now available. The title means "I have loved you” and this work is the first Apostolic Exhortation from our current Pope. Following on from the work of Pope Francis, it reflects on love for the poor and the importance of taking action.
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