CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, was founded in 1960, initially as an initiative to organize a “Family Fast Day” by a group of Catholic women. This first Fast Day, held in 1960, raised money to support a mother and baby health centre in the Caribbean. The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales officially registered CAFOD as a charity in 1962.
Here’s a more detailed look at its foundation:-
- 1960: The First Family Fast Day:
A team of Catholic women, including Jacquie Stuyt, Evelyn White, Nora Warmington, and Elspeth Orchard, spearheaded the organization of the first Family Fast Day. - 1962: Official Establishment:
The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales formally established CAFOD as a charity. - Evolution of the Name:
Initially known as the “Catholic Fund for Overseas Development,” it later became the “Catholic Agency for Overseas Development” (CAFOD). - Part of Caritas International:
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales and is part of the wider Caritas International network.
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