CAFOD (The Catholic Fund for Overseas Development) began in 1962 and is now one of the largest relief and development agencies in the UK.

CAFOD raises funds from the Catholic community in England and Wales, the UK government and the general public so that it can:
* promote long-term development
* respond to emergencies
* raise public awareness of the causes of poverty
* speak out on behalf of poor communities
* promote social justice in witness to Christian faith and gospel values

CAFOD uses your donations to relieve suffering and distress in the Third World wherever the need is greatest regardless of race or religion. It supports over 1,000 projects in more than 80 countries around the world, and because CAFOD works with partners it can respond quickly to urgent local needs. It also helps people set up projects that they can maintain long term thus helping people to help themselves.

Our parish supports the Cafod project called Today, Tomorrow, Together. Currently, the focus is on Brazil.

CAFOD’s Regional Office is located in the Sacred Heart Convent, the Provincial House of the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace at Rearsby, Leicestershire.

If you want learn more about CAFOD's work including it's activities in Brazil click on the link below: