As the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales, CAFOD was born when volunteer members of the National Board of Catholic Women organised the first Family Fast Day on Friday, March 11, 1960 to raise money to help a mother and baby health centre in the Caribbean.
Furthermore, who created cafod?
Jacqueline Stuyt
Also, why is cafod Catholic? CAFOD work with the Catholic Church of England and Wales to raise awareness and inspire commitment to end injustice and poverty in developing countries. They focus on: encouraging Catholics to give, take action and pray, both individually and communally.
Consequently, when was cafod created?
1962
Who founded cafod And what year did the charity start?
The history of CAFOD starts when the Bishops of England and Wales set up the organisation in 1962, becoming nowadays the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. CAFOD works with more than 500 partners overseas and with partners in the UK, all committed to reduce poverty.
