17/08/2026
Strengthening Partnerships- CAFOD Archdiocese of Liverpool Visit to Caritas Isiolo
Caritas Isiolo was privileged to host visitors from CAFOD and the Archdiocese of Liverpool. The team included Colette Kathleen (CAFOD Community Participation Coordinator), Fr Anthony Kelly, Fr Martin Peter Fyles, Lay Chaplain Kathryn Louise Edmond, Seminarian Joseph Patrick Campbell, Tr. Susan Bridget Noblet, and Tr. Phillip Graham Melia. The team was on a mission to visit CAFOD‑funded projects in Isiolo County and to bring the solidarity, prayers, and continued commitment of the Catholic community in the UK to strengthen partnerships, deepen mutual learning, and reaffirm shared dedication to uplifting vulnerable communities.
During their visit, the delegation made a courtesy call to the Bishop’s Office and held a fruitful conversation with the Finance Administrator, Fr. Robyn Lekorere, who expressed appreciation for the continued collaboration. They also visited Leparua Catholic Mission, where they paid a courtesy call to Fr. James Mathenge and planted fruit tree seedlings at the parish as a symbolic gesture of growth, sustainability, and shared responsibility for nurturing communities.
The team further visited one of the key CAFOD‑funded project sites in Ngaresilikon, Burat Ward. Here, they met members of the Namyak Village Savings and Lending Association (VSLA), who have embraced sustainable livelihood diversification through the VSLA model. By accessing savings and loans, members have invested in small businesses, creating alternative sources of income and strengthening household resilience.
CAFOD in Liverpool
