09 Sep 2022 --- A coalition has formed to urge the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) to end its animal gifting program to honor its commitment to climate and animal justice. The criticism came after a whistleblower reportedly discovered that CAFOD had appealed for money to replace goats that had been unexpectedly eaten by recipients. Interfaith Vegan Coalition, In Defense of Animals, Plant Based Treaty and Catholic Concern for Animals are among those challenging CAFOD to discontinue its animal gifting program. On August 18, the coalition sent a letter to CAFOD and an article titled “7 Reasons Not to ‘Gift’ Animals.”
