Back to school

Your gift provides education and vocational training to transform young lives

When you give this gift, you're helping children stay in school and giving young people who missed out on education the chance to learn practical skills. Education has an amazing long-term impact—it helps children fulfil their potential, overcome poverty, and increase their employability for life.

"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

What your gift provides:

• Education for children in conflict: Vital schooling for children living in or fleeing from conflict zones
• Vocational skills training: Practical trades like carpentry and sewing for young people who missed out on school
• Employment opportunities: Skills that help young people earn a good living and support their families
• Breaking poverty cycles: Education and training that transform lives for generations
• Community impact: Skilled graduates who can train others from disadvantaged backgrounds

Why this makes the perfect gift:

• Perfect gift for teachers and educators
• Supports children and young people to reach their full potential
• Available as a postal card, eCard, or print-at-home option
• Meaningful gift for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and special occasions

Real impact: Giving Daniel in Goma, DRC a second chance

Growing up in Goma, Daniel wasn't able to go to school because his parents couldn't afford the fees. When he became a young adult, he struggled to find work. "Getting food in the house was very difficult because our parents were not able to support themselves and to support us," he told us.

Thanks to CAFOD's local carpentry workshops, Daniel received an education, learnt new skills, and with the money he earned, he was able to support his family.

Now, he's a skilled carpenter with his own workshop and hopes to train other young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. "The thing I'm most proud of is this work that I'm doing," he says.

Your gift gives young people like Daniel a second chance at education and the skills to build a better future.

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

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