Back to school

"Getting food in the house was very difficult because our parents were not able to support themselves and to support us." – Daniel, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Your gift gives young people like Daniel the chance they never had.

Growing up in Goma, Daniel couldn’t go to school because his family couldn’t afford the fees. As a young adult, work was hard to find, and providing food at home felt impossible.

Then he joined CAFOD’s local carpentry workshops. He learnt a trade, earned money, and was finally able to support his family.

Today, Daniel has his own workshop and he’s passing those skills on to other young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

"The thing I’m most proud of is this work that I’m doing."

Your gift supports children in conflict zones to stay in school, and gives young people who missed out on education the chance to learn practical skills - carpentry, sewing, and more - that help them earn a living and break cycles of poverty for good.

Give the gift of education today and help young people reach their full potential.