CAFOD
Nick selling Christmas Goats in the Cornmarket
We are inspired by Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and by the experiences and hopes of people who are disadvantaged and living in poverty. We work with people of all faiths and none.
As part of the Catholic community, and together with partners and the global Caritas family, we:
- work with poor and disadvantaged communities in the global South to overcome poverty and bring about sustainable development and well-being.
- protect lives and relieve suffering during emergencies; reduce the risks to vulnerable communities as a result of conflict and natural disasters.
- raise awareness and understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice to inspire a commitment to lasting change.
- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote social justice and end poverty.
To fulfil this mission we raise funds and mobilise action from the Catholic community and beyond, and are sustained by their prayer and commitment.
Oxford CAFOD Society: Mission Statement
CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the international relief and development agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and one of the largest members of Caritas International. Its mission is to promote human development and social justice in witness to Christian faith and Gospel values.
The Oxford CAFOD Society supports this mission in a variety of ways, including regular fund raising initiatives and campaigning on key issues in association with other student-run or nationwide organisations. As members of the university community, we also provide a forum for engagement with the questions raised by the principles and practice of global development work. To this end our practical projects are combined with regular opportunities for debate, discussion and reflection in the hope of increasing understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice, the role and challenges of development organisations, and why and how our beliefs as Christians fit in.
Look out for CAFOD SOUP each Friday – lunch money goes to CAFOD.
Links CAFOD: www.cafod.org.uk
For Links to CAFOD Global Gifts: link-to-us
http://www.cafod.org.uk/uk/link-to-us.
We are inspired by Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and by the experiences and hopes of people who are disadvantaged and living in poverty. We work with people of all faiths and none.
As part of the Catholic community, and together with partners and the global Caritas family, we:
- work with poor and disadvantaged communities in the global South to overcome poverty and bring about sustainable development and well-being.
- protect lives and relieve suffering during emergencies; reduce the risks to vulnerable communities as a result of conflict and natural disasters.
- raise awareness and understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice to inspire a commitment to lasting change.
- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote social justice and end poverty.
To fulfil this mission we raise funds and mobilise action from the Catholic community and beyond, and are sustained by their prayer and commitment.
CAFOD Fairtrade Dinner
