Tag: School Fundraising

Sunny days and generous ways: Join CAFOD for a Summer of Hope

May 21, 2024

Sporting equipment arranged around the words Summer of Hope

As summer approaches, and with the promise of warmer weather on the horizon, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and get together with friends and family. This year, we’re treated to a summer of sport, with the Euro’s, Copa America, Tour de France, Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics and Paralympics taking place between June and September. With a particularly sporty summer ahead, why not make the most of this and organise a Summer of Hope fundraiser for CAFOD!

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Doing The Big Lent Walk

September 4, 2023

This year, we invited schools to take on a challenge like no other – CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk, and we were immediately bowled over by the number of schools that signed up and pledged to support their global family.

As we enter a new academic year, we reflect on the success of CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk and how children and young people came together to raise money and tackle poverty in communities around the world.

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Give the gift of hope this Advent

December 14, 2022

Christmas is a time for giving back and for remembering those who are struggling with poverty this winter.  This Christmas, give the gift of hope with some of our World Gifts. Support one of our Christmas events in person or online or, even better, plan your own! There’s no end to the number of ways that you can make a difference this Christmas.

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5 ways to help you through Harvest

September 14, 2022

Hands holding seeds

We know that people are living through challenging times. But as people of faith, we have the power to do good even when times are tough. That’s why, this Harvest, we’ve organised wonderful ways to get involved with CAFOD’s work. Together with friends and family, you can make a massive positive difference to the lives of so many people around the world.

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How schools can support CAFOD’s World Food Crisis Appeal this Harvest

September 1, 2022

Talaso
This Harvest, schools can help people like Talaso in Kenya and other families struggling to survive the world food crisis.

At CAFOD, we are always bowled over by the generosity of Catholic schools when an emergency strikes anywhere in the world. From a typhoon in the Philippines to refugee crises caused by conflict in Syria, South Sudan or more recently in Ukraine, schools are quick to respond.

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Thanking schools for supporting CAFOD this year

August 24, 2022

Children walking against hunger with CAFOD
Children in the CAFOD Club at St Chad’s Primary school in Corydon have been walking Against Hunger.

As we head into a new academic year, we find ourselves reflecting and as always, are immensely proud of the efforts of children and young people in Catholic schools across England and Wales, in supporting our work. Together you prayed, campaigned and fundraised with CAFOD.

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