	St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church - Ansdell

CAFOD

This group supports the poor in the developing countries, mainly (though not exclusively) through the work of CAFOD, by prayer, sharing information and fundraising.

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This spring CAFOD is launching focusafrica - a new scheme to combat poverty in Africa. It's a huge challenge and they hope to raise £1 million to help people caught in some of the world's worst natural and man-made crises. These have been triggered by drought, conflict, unfair trade rules, debt and HIV/AIDS. Our parish will help CAFOD in this work by sending all our donations in 2006 to support this most worthy cause.

1. INFORMATION

Other recent campaigns have included:

a)	"Drop the Debt"	(persuading governments to cancel the huge unpayable debts of poor countries)

b)	"Tradejustice"	(persuading the World Trade Organisation to stop allowing rich countries to give unfair agricultural subsidies which make it impossible for small farmers in the developing countries to compete)

c)		Writing letters DOES make a difference.

2) MONEY

a)		Well over £5000 has been raised each year over the last few years through Fast Days, sponsored events and social occasions - the work can be great fun!

b)		Money is raised also by the sale of fairly traded goods which ensure that the people producing the products are paid a reasonable wage for their work so that they can become independent and able to support their own families.

3) PRAYER

a)		Particularly around the Fast Days attention is drawn to the need for prayer by special liturgy and by the circulation of prayer cards.

b)		CAFOD Thank you Days are advertised and attended by members of the group.

Anyone who is interested in helping with the work of CAFOD locally is most welcome to join us. Contact Sylvia in person or email Sylvia at this address.

Find out more about CAFOD's work nationally here and their link to the North-West Office in Preston

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