The Catholic aid agency CAFOD is
asking supporters to join its new
campaign on trade and food security

CAFOD is asking people to sign a pledge
to the world's poor:
"I believe trade should work in the
interests of all people. I promise to
act with others to change the rules that
govern international trade so that they
work to eradicate poverty, protect the
environment and ensure equal access to
life in all its fullness."

Thousands of CAFOD supporters have
received the pledge card through the
post, and cards are also available
through churches, schools, and
community groups. Unfair rules rob
the Third World of US$700 billion p.a.
This is 14 times what it receives
in aid. shop John Rawsthorne of Hallam
says, "The unfair trading structures
at a global level are keeping millions
of people trapped in poverty. It is a
huge challenge to change this, but
signing up to the pledge could be the
beginning. By supporting this campaign,
Catholics can make a real difference."
CAFOD is joining with others such as
Christian Aid to make an impact.
The main launch of CAFOD's campaign
on trade and food security will be
this autumn.

Please contact Patrick Nicholson on
020 7326 5559
or

http://www.cafod.org.uk/

pnicholson@cafod.org.