Who has CAFOD helped?

CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the Catholic aid agency for England and Wales, and works with poor communities in LEDCs to end poverty and injustice. The organisation helps people of all religions, not just Christians. CAFOD works in over 40 countries, including Haiti, Honduras and Ethiopia.

Who was the inspiration for the group CAFOD?

Inspired by Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, and the experiences and hopes of people living in poverty, CAFOD works for a safe, sustainable and peaceful world.

How does CAFOD get their money?

It is funded by the Catholic community in England and Wales, the British government, private and institutional donors, and the general public.

What does CAFOD do for the poor?

CAFOD are an international development charity and the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. They reach out to people living in poverty with practical help, whatever their religion or culture.

What are CAFOD’s main beliefs?

By understanding that everyone is a global neighbour, CAFOD believes that people should work together towards a common goal, namely a better world that is fit for generations to come. One of the most recent campaigns carried out by CAFOD is Care for the Common Home.

Why does CAFOD help people across the world?

What are the 7 principles of CST?

Catholic Social Teaching Research Guide: The 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

• Life and Dignity of the Human Person.
• Call to Family, Community, and Participation.
• Rights and Responsibilities.
• Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.
• The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.
• Solidarity.
• Care for God’s Creation.

Why is life and dignity of the human person important?

“The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. The value of human life is being threatened by cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the use of the death penalty. …