CAFOD is a UK based international aid agency working to alleviate poverty and suffering in developing countries. It is funded by the Catholic community in England and Wales, the UK government and by donations. Find out more by playing our quiz.
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Find more information at the CAFOD website. Many thanks to Kathleen O'Brien at CAFOD.
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About two thirds of CAFOD's total income comes from individuals and communities in England and Wales
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People's generosity in response to the earthquake in Haiti resulted in over £5m from CAFOD supporters directly, and an extra £3m from the public via the Disasters Emergency Committee
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A group of Catholic lay women from the Catholic Women's League (CWL) and the Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) heard about children dying because of a lack of even the most basic healthcare in the Caribbean island of Dominica
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Agencies like CAFOD in England and Wales, SCIAF in Scotland and Trocaire in Ireland are part of Caritas
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It is all about supporting small businesses throughout the world like market stall holders, tea shop owners, fishermen, and coffee pickers
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