CAFOD

CAFOD and Emergency Response – before, during and after emergencies

Before: Because we’re part of Caritas, a global network of Catholic aid organisations, we are already working with people in vulnerable communities so that they can provide for their families. A key part of this work is preparing for emergencies like drought or floods, which can devastate homes and farms.

During: We are there to provide food, clean water, shelter and medical care to people affected by disasters. Every second counts and, with your support, we can be on the ground within hours, ensuring vital resources reach the most vulnerable.

After: We are there for the long term. Your support can help us to rebuild alongside communities and help them to prepare for the next shock.

Together, we can reach across borders and barriers to help quickly. And with your ongoing support, we will work with communities affected by every kind of crisis to rebuild, heal and plan for the future.

 

Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

The current conflict in the Middle East is having a devastating impact for ordinary people, destroying homes, schools and lives. For vulnerable families in Lebanon, lives have been shattered. Schools and universities have been forced to close. Hospitals are overwhelmed with people injured in the bombings.

CAFOD has sent £150,000 to trusted local partners, including Caritas Lebanon.  They are already in the communities that need help, working tirelessly to provide life-saving food,      safe water, shelter, and essential items like blankets and mattresses.

But as the crisis gets worse, further help is needed. When families flee their homes in search of safety, they are often forced to leave everything behind. One local Church partner is running a mobile clinic, providing urgent healthcare at a time when hospitals are overwhelmed with people injured in the violence.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   All donations made via our CAFOD Red Box at St. Thomas’ in April will support this Appeal.

 

 

THANK YOU   THANK YOU       THANK YOU

For the amazing total of £2123.51 donated for Lent Fast Day!                                And thank you also if you donated online!