Catholic work overseas (CAFOD, Christian Aid, Tearfund)

• CAFOD

  • Catholic agency for Overseas Development.
  • Offical aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Walkes
  • "reaches out to people living in poverty with practical help" so that every man woman and child can live a full and dignified life
  • Provides food, water and shelter in emergency
  • Inspired by gospel values to save lives and relieve suffering
• Christian Aid

  • Seeks to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes
  • Campaign against injustice and seek to change government policy
  • Christian Aid is inspired by the belief that everyone is equal in the sight of God
  • Poverty is an outrage against hummanity
  • Seeks to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ who commanded people to love their neighbour and work for a better world.
• Tearfund

  • Christian charity that partners with churches in more than 50 of the worlds poorest countries
  • Wishes to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and fulfilling their God-given potential
  • Meets emergency needs, mobilises churches, transforms communities and seek to change political and economic systems
  • Provides the poorest communities with services and opportunities needed to thrive