Join the CAFOD team running the London Marathon. We have runners in the 'in person' and 'virtual' event. You can also sponsor the whole team here by clicking on donate.

The money you raise will help people like Maria:

Maria lives on the outskirts of a small town in north eastern Brazil. As a single mother, she has often struggled to make ends meet. Several years ago, along with 12 other women from her community, Maria turned a small patch of disused dumping ground into a profitable vegetable garden.

The state of Piauí (where Maria lives) in north east Brazil is one of the poorest regions in the country. Piauí is very sunny which means the state has massive potential for solar energy production. However, because of the high costs involved, rural communities often have limited access to this energy.

Our partner Caritas Brazil are promoting a new energy system that will ensure sustainable energy for poor communities which doesnt harm the environment.

We have worked with Caritas Brazil and the New Energy Policy for Brazil Coalition, to install solar panels in six communities. The project now supports 186 families who generate energy for their daily needs.

Thank you