On 19th November 2012, John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, launched CAFTA's Strategic Plan for the next 3 years, 2013 to 2015. Dr Helen McQuillan, Development Officer of DCU in the Community also delivered a keynote address. The launch took place in Axis Arts and Community Resource Centre in Ballymun and was attended by members of the local community, representatives from CAFTA's Funders, the Local Area Partnership, the Local Authority and other Community Groups.​