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NEWS FROM CARITAS MEMBERS
Syria arms embargo must not be lifted
![]() CAFOD warns UK: send arms to Syria and you’ll make things worse
Love festivals, love volunteering, love CAFOD
![]() Celebrating 40 years this summer, the Greenbelt Festival is an eclectic mix of arts, faith and justice. Taking place from 23rd to 26th August at Cheltenham Race Course, CAFOD will be there campaigning for an end to global hunger. And by signing up to be part of our volunteering crew, you could be there too.
CAFOD welcomes UK commitment to EITI, but binding transparency rules remain the top priority for G8
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CAFOD has welcomed the UK’s decision to work towards the voluntary Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Search Caritas member news
Caritas helping those forced to flee in Congo
Fighting near Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest city, has killed at least 20 people since Monday and ended an uneasy six-month calm between the army and fighters from the M23 rebel group. On the evening of Tuesday, six … Continue reading
Central Africa Republic slides into chaos
Read in French Cases of arbitrary killings, robberies, looting and abductions have been reported throughout Central African Republic since Seleka rebel forces seized power in March. “I saw a man walking down the street. Armed men called out to him. … Continue reading
Caritas Jerusalem waves goodbye to inspirational leader
On the 24th of April 2013, Catholic Bishops of Jerusalem organised a farewell gathering in the courtyard of Notre Dame Centre to honour Mrs. Claudette Habesch for her 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to Caritas Jerusalem as Secretary General. His … Continue reading
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