© 2024 Our Lady Star of the Sea, East Preston
We have global reach
We
are
part
of
one
of
the
largest
aid
networks
in
the
world.
Because
of
our
global
reach
and
local
presence,
together
we
have
the
potential
to
reach
everyone.
Our
local
experts
help
some
of
the
most
difficult-to-
reach
people
in
Africa,
Asia,
Latin
America
and
the
Middle
East.
Whether
it’s
a
single
mother
living
in
a
remote
area,
a
teenage
boy
living
in
a
war
zone,
or
a
disabled
father
and
daughter
who
are
discriminated
against,
we
help
anyone
regardless
of
faith,
gender
and ethnicity.
Through
a
local
priest,
a
midwife
or
a
water
engineer
–
our
global
reach
is
present
in
the
lived
experience
of
local
communities.
These
skilled
women
and
men
understand
what
people
need
because
they
are
part
of
the
communities
they
work
in.
Their
commitment,
passion
and
knowledge
reach
people other organisations can’t.
We
have
the
potential
to
reach
so
many
people
because
we
are
a
member
of
a
global
Church
network
with
a
presence
in
165
countries.
The
local
Church
is
trusted
even
in
the
most
dangerous
countries,
regions
and
communities
regardless
of
religion.
This
means
that
your
support
will
help
those who are truly in need.
We are Catholic
We
are
the
official
aid
agency
for
the
Catholic
Church
in
England
and
Wales.
With
your
help,
we
reach
out
to
people
living
in
hard-to-reach
places,
in
war zones and those who are discriminated against.
We
believe
that
if
one
of
us
is
hurt,
hungry
or
abandoned,
we
all
are
hurt,
hungry
and
abandoned.
No
one
should
be
beyond
the
love
and
support
they
need to live a dignified life.
We help people thrive
No
one
wants
to
live
on
handouts.
That’s
why
our
experts
provide
long-term
aid
to
equip
people
with
the
skills,
tools
and
opportunities
to
live
with
dignity,
support
their
families
and
give
back
to
their
communities.
We face tough challenges
Poverty.
Conflict.
Climate
Change.
Inequality.
Right
now
there
is
a
child
going
hungry,
a
grandmother
who
is
thirsty
and
a
family
without
a
home.
It
doesn’t
have
to
be
this
way.
Together
with
your
support,
and
the
expertise
of
our
local
aid
workers,
we
reach
out
to
those
that
are
excluded
and
give
them the help they need.
We are there in a crisis
We
support
teams
of
experts
who
can
act
fast,
providing
food,
water
and
shelter
for
people
who
have
lost
everything.
And
we’re
there
in
the
months
and
years
that
follow
too,
listening
and
helping
people
rebuild
their
lives
and
prepare
for
whatever
the future holds
We are trusted
The
amount
of
money
we
receive
and
exactly
how
we
spend
it
changes
each
year.
But
one
thing
stays
the same – our commitment to spending it wisely.
We are inspired by ordinary people
Elspeth
Orchard
is
just
one
of
the
extraordinary
Catholic
women
who
helped
organise
the
first
Fast
Day
in
1960
that
raised
over
£6,000.
Two
years
later, CAFOD was born.
How to get involved
Join
us
today
and
help
us
to
ensure
no
one
is
beyond
reach of the love and care they need.
Give
today
to
help
us
reach
people
who
are
still
in
need of help.
Act
by
making
your
voice
heard
through
our
campaigns
Pray for our brothers and sisters living in poverty
Our supporter promise
•
You
are
partners
in
CAFOD’s
work
and
we
will
always
respond
to
you
with
respect,
integrity
and
warmth.
•
In
every
interaction
we
will
ensure
you
are
listened to, understood and valued.
•
We
will
offer
you
different
ways
to
put
your
faith into action.
•
We
will
offer
you
information
about
our
work
so
that
you
see
how
your
contribution
is
making
a
difference.
•
We
welcome
all
feedback
and
will
respond
to
all supporter enquiries promptly.
•
We
are
committed
to
protecting
your
personal
information
and
fully
comply
with
the
Data
Protection
Act
1998.
We
don’t
share
your
information
with
external
organisations
for
their
marketing purposes.
•
We
promise
high
standards
of
fundraising
and
not
to
intrude
or
offend.
We
are
registered
with
the
Fundraising
Regulator,
ensuring
that
our
complaints
procedure meets the benchmark set for charities.