CAFOD’s vision for partnership
Our local leadership approach is all about making sure the people most affected by issues have the power, voice and leadership to shape solutions. We work with local partners who have lived experiences in the communities we support.
Our staff and volunteers work alongside local partners and communities – listening to their priorities and supporting their vision. This applies to all areas of our work, from on-the-ground projects to advocacy, campaigning and working with other organisations within the development sector.
We shape the projects to fit the specific realities of each community, respecting and building on their knowledge, experience and hopes for the future. We also work to make sure our partners have a real say in important decisions, both within CAFOD and in wider networks, and to help them access long-term, flexible funding.
We are inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and the values of human dignity and solidarity to work together. We work as a team to make real and lasting change.
We’ve signed up to major international agreements (the Grand Bargain and Charter4Change global initiatives launched in 2016) that aim to improve the way aid is given. This makes sure local people and organisations take the lead when crises happen. We also follow clear humanitarian standards - we treat everyone with respect, protect people’s dignity, and support communities to be at the heart of finding solutions to the challenges they face.
