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“It was everything I needed. I don’t even have the words to say how happy I am,” says Elisangela. Following a 23-year struggle, SEMEANDO helped turn Latin America’s largest occupied building into a legally owned building providing safe and dignified housing.

Our Head of Region for Africa, Kayode Akintola, recently saw the damage caused by the war in Sudan and heard testimonies from people who travelled in search of safety. Your support helps us respond with water, food and more. Stand with Sudan. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4sET4J1

Airstrikes have not stopped in Lebanon and it has been a ceasefire in name only. Our colleague Fadi explains more about the current humanitarian situation and how our local partners are responding. https://cafod.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/middle-east/lebanon

South Sudan is an illuminating example of how countries struggle with high debt burdens. Join our webinar on Tuesday 26 May to learn more. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PjqzTI

The global debt crisis forces governments across the Global South to make impossible choices. Wesley from Caritas Africa urges you to keep supporting our debt campaign. Find out more. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-global-debt-crisis

We were recently able to see our office in Khartoum which has been closed and damaged in the fighting. Thanks to your support, our work has continued and we will keep standing with the people of Sudan. https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/stand-with-sudan

Every mother hopes for the same things: a safe birth, clean water, nourishing food, and a future for her child. As we honour our mother Mary in May, donate to our Marian Appeal and help more mothers like Yeukayi give birth safely. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/marian-appeal

What are 5️⃣ things we do in our work that might not be the kind of thing you expect?

“We have committed ourselves to this transition—one that must be carried out fairly,” urges our Colombian partner Monseñor Juan Carlos Barreto in response to the first International Conference for a Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Three years of war in Sudan have created a terrible humanitarian crisis. Find out more about our work in Sudan and donate to help provide practical, long-term help. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/stand-with-sudan

2.4 million actions taken. Representing the hope and the outrage from people all across the UK. 6 months on since the so-called Gaza ‘ceasefire’ agreement, we are standing together, once again, to say - ENOUGH. International law should not be optional. #RedLineForPalestine

Happy Easter from all of us here at CAFOD! Our Director Christine Allen recorded this message thanking supporters for all the support over Lent and showing that a better world needs all of us. 💚

We work with The Balasan Initiative for Human Rights to raise awareness on the situation for Palestinians in the West Bank, including Christians in Bethlehem. Together, we amplify local voices and advocate for meaningful and dignified change. More from Balasan's Dalia.

Motivated by faith to act and love our neighbours. 💚 Fr Johanes in Zimbabwe talked us through his favourite Bible passage and how compassion and love help drive his work with Caritas. More on our Lent Appeal. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/lent-appeal