On Tuesday, 3rd November 2026, our Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr Peter Audu, paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of Mensen met een Missie, in the Netherlands, a recent partner of Caritas Nigeria. During the visit, he was warmly received by the Deputy Director, Manager, Institutionally Funded Programmes, Christina Maasdam; Lobby & Advisor, Huub Sloot; and members of the organisation’s team.
The meeting served as a familiarisation visit aimed at strengthening existing ties, deepening mutual understanding and exploring opportunities for stronger collaboration. Discussions also highlighted the Faith in Freedom Programme, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to promoting positive change and supporting communities.
Similarly, Fr Peter Audu also paid a courtesy visit to the Cordaid on office in the Netherlands, where he met with the Senior Manager, Kees de Ruiter; Humanitarian Officer, Laurens den Dulk; Regional Coordinator for West Africa, Constant Tchona, and other members of the team. The meeting focused on renewing the longstanding relationship and strengthening communication between
Caritas Nigeria and Cordaid, a partnership that dates back to 2009 when Cordaid first established contact with the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria through its Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) unit.
During the engagement, the Executive Secretary provided an update on the progress and achievements of Caritas Nigeria over the years and discussed potential areas for renewed collaboration and partnership
Through these engagements, Caritas Nigeria continues to strengthen its international relationships, foster strategic partnerships, and explore new opportunities to advance its humanitarian and development mission.
