Caritas Nigeria Launches 2024 Livelihoods Initiative in Borno State, Building on FY23 Successes

Nourishing Vulnerable Children: The Soya Bean Powder Project

Empowering Refugee Children and Caregivers

Courtesy Call to the British High Commission in Abuja

A delegation of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) led by the Secretary-General, Rev. Fr. Zacharia Samjumi on the 13th of March 2024, paid a courtesy call to the British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, at Gill Lever1, to introduce the Director of the National Catholic Service Centre (NCSC) and discuss matters of mutual interest between the Catholic Church in Nigeria and the British government.
Community Engagement and Sustainable Solutions: A Case Study from Cross River State

Inspiring Hope: Overcoming Challenges in Forced Migration

Enhancing Child Nutrition and Well-being through Soya Plus Production

Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement

2024 Annual Staff Retreat: Working Together to Manifest God’s Love
CSN Year-End Closure: A Joyful Thanksgiving Mass Kicks Off Christmas Festivities

Tackling Gender-Based Violence at the Grassroots
Worlds Aids Day Celebration in Abuja
Combating HIV: A Collaborative Effort in Abia State
Promoting a Violence-Free Society: Activism Rally in Abuja
Escalating the Message of Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Edo State
Caritas Nigeria Joins Global Campaign Against Gender Based Violence
From Awareness to Action: Combating Violence Against Women Our Collective Responsibility

Caritas Nigeria Co-hosts 2023 AGM on Economic Empowerment and Community Resilience

Caritas Nigeria enhances collaboration to tackle HIV/AIDS in Enugu State

Abia State Team Meets Commissioner for Women Affairs

Caritas Nigeria team collaborates with Imo state officials for smooth transition of the US- funded HIV program

Caritas Nigeria Celebrates 13 Years of Humanitarian Services

Caritas Nigeria has reached millions of beneficiaries since its formal registration on 22 September 2010. In a world ravaged by poverty, injustice, and inequality, organizations like Caritas Nigeria shine brightly as beacons of hope. Her unwavering commitment to serving the less fortunate, advocating for social justice, and promoting human development has truly unveiled the essence […]
Caritas Nigeria Launches Key Projects for National Development

We wrapped up our three-fold Caritas Nigeria Day celebration on 22nd September 2023, with the launch of two key projects; the building of a national skills acquisition centre and the provision of safe water in 24 communities across the 6 geo-political zones. Caritas Nigeria partners, funders, well-wishers, and Caritas Africa leadership, as well as the […]
Mainstreaming Climate-smart Principles and Practices: Caritas Nigeria Day Activities in Edo State

The Caritas Nigeria regional office in Edo State kick-started Caritas Nigeria Day activities yesterday, 20 September 2023, with a panel discussion on the theme: Mainstreaming Climate-smart Principles and Practices amongst Faith-based Communities in Nigeria. Resource persons drawn from the State Ministry of Environment and Sustainability, National Orientation Agency, and Sustainable Environmental Development Initiative (SEDI) led […]
Youth-led Roundtable on Climate Action: Collaborating for Environmental Preservation

At the country office of Caritas Nigeria in Abuja, 20 September, Catholic youths (CYON) selected from the nine ecclesiastical provinces and some members of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) participated in a round-table discussion on actionable steps to combating climate change. The meaningful engagement recommended areas of collaboration in amplifying environmental preservation programs and ultimately […]
Caritas Africa Delegates Pay Courtesy Visit to Archbishop Kaigama, Acknowledge Church’s Role in Africa’s Progress

Day two of the ongoing Caritas Africa Regional Commission meeting hosted by Caritas Nigeria has the delegates engaging in fruitful deliberations centred on strategies for effective collaboration in addressing pressing issues, such as poverty alleviation, education, and sustainable development. The participation of Caritas Director of Confederation Development Department, Moira Monacelli, highlights the importance of solidarity […]
13th Year Anniversary: Caritas Nigeria’s Climate Smart Agricultural Awareness Campaign in Ekiti and Lagos states

Marking the 13th year anniversary of Caritas Nigeria, the B-SLiC Project Team in Ekiti State visited among others, Holy Child Catholic Secondary School and Annunciation Secondary School, Ikere-Ekiti to sensitize the students about Climate Smart Agricultural Practices. Similarly, Caritas Staff in the B-Slic project Ikorodu Lagos visited Wurabridge School Bayeku and concluded their first exercise […]
Caritas Nigeria’s Outreach at Suleja Correctional Centre: Advancing Wellbeing and Equal Justice

In keeping with its mission to “advance the wellbeing of all through participatory measures in line with Catholic Social Teaching,” Caritas Nigeria organized an outreach at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State on 19 September, as part of this year’s Caritas Nigeria Day activities. To address the immediate needs of the inmates, the […]
Caritas Africa Regional Commission Meeting: Enhancing Aid and Support Strategies

Delegates from member countries in the Caritas Africa network are currently in Abuja, Nigeria, for the Caritas Africa Regional Commission meeting hosted by Caritas Nigeria. Presided over by the President of Caritas Africa, Msgr. Pierre Cibambo Ntakobajira, the meeting serves as a platform for the formal handover to the new executives of Caritas Africa now […]
NO Means NO: Trained 33 Female Instructors to End Sexual Violence Among Girls

To create awareness and end sexual violence among girls, Caritas Nigeria, under the NO Means NO program (one of Caritas Nigeria’s response mechanisms to gender-based violence), organized a 2-week training for 33 female instructors in Imo state. The training sought to enhance the skills and capacities of the participants, who will work in high-risk environments […]
Taking a Stand for Climate Action: Caritas Nigeria’s 13-Year Journey of Service to humanity

At Caritas Nigeria, we believe that faith-based communities have a pivotal role to play in addressing the pressing challenges of climate change. Let’s unite to shape a greener, stronger future for Nigeria and beyond. Join us as we mark our 13-year journey of service to humanity and be part of the climate revolution! Date: 22 […]
The Essential Guide to Improving HIV Service Delivery

Caritas Nigeria Abia State Team Meets Governor’s Wife to Strengthen HIV and OVC Support

Key Highlights from the Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria 2023

The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is the host for the second 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria Which will last from 10-15 September 2023 with daily activities scheduled to begin with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Mass with Lauds, followed by the Bishops’ session for the slated days. The […]
Navigating the Challenges of the UNHCR AHT in Mixed Movement Project

As part of the UNHCR AHT in Mixed movement project activities, Caritas Nigeria conducted a town hall meeting at the Ekiadolor/Iguodia community in Ovia N/East LGA of Edo state on Friday, 25th July 2023. This formed part of efforts to reawaken the minds of community members and gatekeepers on the issue of human trafficking and forge new ways forward in the fight. This
Empowering Nigerian Adolescents in HIV Management: Caritas’ OTZ Program

Empowering Young Men to Combat GBV: Caritas Nigeria’s ‘No Means No’ Intervention.

Assessing B-SLiC Project Effectiveness through Post-Distribution Monitoring Data Collection: A Training for Enumerators in Lagos and Ekiti States

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Senior MEAL Specialist Mr. Donald Fidelis led a training for enumerators across Lagos and Ekiti states on post-distribution monitoring (PDM) data collection.
Call for Entries: Climate-Smart Youth Essay Contest on Laudato Si and Environmental Management

Ahead of the Caritas Nigeria Day international conference on ‘Mainstreaming Climate-smart Principles and Practices amongst Faith-based Communities in Nigeria’, we are pleased to invite young Nigerians passionate about climate change to demonstrate how well they know about Pope Francis’ Laudato Si and environmental management. Submission of essays ends on 15 September 2023.
F.A.I.T.H Project’s Innovative Mother Love Party by Caritas Nigeria Boosts Pediatric HIV Testing and Treatment Uptake

PEPFAR-funded ACCESS Project trains SIAs on Advanced HIV Disease management

Strengthening Partnerships for Enhanced Pediatric HIV Care

Regional Planning and Peer Review Session: Strengthening Faith-based Approach to HIV+ Children Treatment

Families Matter Program: Empowering Parents and Caregivers for Positive Parenting and Safer Environments

Caritas Nigeria Abia State Team Honored with Award of Excellence by AONN for Exceptional Contributions to Vulnerable Children Program

Empowering Communities with Sustainable Livelihoods: B-SLIC Distributes Livestock Inputs in Lagos

Reaching Every Victim: Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Combat Trafficking in Edo & Cross River

Caritas Nigeria HQ Conducts Productive Capacity-Building Training in Imo State

2023 General Elections Observation Report: Church’s Role in Good Governance

28th July 2023, Caritas Nigeria through the support of CAFOD and Catholic Relief Services, unveiled the 2023 General Observation Report at the Country office in Abuja.
Revolutionizing HIV Control: Caritas Nigeria Enugu State Implements Biometric Survey

2023 General Elections Observation Report: Promoting Good Governance with Caritas Nigeria

Join us for the presentation of the 2023 General Elections Observation Report, as we delve into principles and practices that promote transparency, accountability, fairness, and inclusivity in decision-making processes.
B-SLiC Project Empowers Ekiti Farmers with Livestock Inputs for Sustainable Livelihoods

Taking a Stand for HIV Prevention: Women in Imo State Step Forward

Tracking Progress and Achievements: Caritas Nigeria’s OVC Interventions in Enugu State

Impactful Partnerships: CIDSE, Misereor, and Caritas Confederation’s Efforts in Nigeria’s Humanitarian and Development Sector

Achieving the goal of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and CDC HIV intervention in Nigeria.

Implementation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and CDC-funded ACCESS project in Abia State May 2023.

End of Life cycle for the Trained and Empowered Migrants (STEM) project May 2023

Post-election Press Briefing from Gboko Situation Room

Caritas Nigeria team working with the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) coordinated Election Observation in the North Central geopolitical zones of the country and gave a press conference on the 21st March 2023, in Gboko as part of the outputs from the Situation Room for the March 18 gubernatorial election and State House of Assembly elections.
IWD: International Women’s Day 2023

March 8 every year is marked as International Women’s Day (IWD), a day when women all over the world are celebrated for their symbolic being. With the theme: Embrace Equity, Caritas Nigeria joined the rest of the world to remember her women who despite other demanding tasks, contribute efficiently in reaching out to those most in need.
2023 Presidential Election in Nigeria: Important message for my People [Pidgin]

As the time for the 2023 Presidential election ticks away, it is important you make your vote count by voting correctly. This short message cast in Pidgin will help you. Watch to the end.
…Dead but alive in Him!

Capacity-building for Implementing Facilities in Abia State

A workshop is organised today, 16th November 2022 at the Abia state office where about 81 Ad hoc staff across the implementing Facilities and local government areas (LGAs) are in attendance.
ACCESS Project for FY 2022

The Accelerated Control of HIV Epidemic and Sustainability Solution (ACCESS) project on Friday 11th November 2022 had a meeting with focal persons of community-based organizations (CBOs) supporting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) case identification in our program states of Abia, Enugu, and Imo to do an appraisal of the past 4GATES project and discuss the goals and strategies that could improve the organization’s outcomes for the FY ’22.
30th Ordination Anniversary of the DES Caritas Nigeria

It was indeed a landmark achievement for the Deputy Executive Secretary (DES) of Caritas Nigeria, Very Revd. Father Peter Babangida Audu as he delightfully celebrated his 30th anniversary of priestly ordination on Saturday 29th October 2022 at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) Durumi, Abuja with the
Press Statement on the Controversial Water Bill at the National Assembly

The copy of a Press Release from the office of the National Director, Church and Society Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and Chief Executive Officer of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina on the Bill at the National Assembly for an Act to Regulate Water Resources in Nigeria.
Caritas Nigeria marks her Day!

The management and staff of Caritas Nigeria with friends, partners, and stakeholders within and beyond Nigeria marked in a special way the maiden edition of Caritas Nigeria Day on Thursday, September 22, 2002, at the premises of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
The ES presents Caritas Nigeria’s report at the CBCN conference

The Executive Secretary and CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Rev Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina is presently (today, September 13, 2022) making a presentation to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on the Caritas Nigeria Report at the second plenary of their conference which is ongoing and being hosted by the Diocese of Orlu in Imo State.
Health and Wellness Advocacy Extended to Kabusa Residents in Abuja under the GRAIL Project

Sunday 11th September 2022 was another outing for the Caritas Nigeria team under the GRAIL (Galvanizing Religious Leaders for Accelerated Identification and Linkage to Pediatric ART) Project as they carried out a massive medical outreach specifically for children under fourteen years of age to St Anthony Catholic Church, Kabusa, Abuja.
Caritas Nigeria Day 2022!

Come September 22, 2022, the Board, Management, and staff of the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), will mark in a special way Caritas Nigeria Day.
GRAIL Outreach in Durumi Community

Caritas Nigeria team under the GRAIL Project on Sunday 4th September 2022 carried out a medical outreach for children under 14 years at St Gabriel’s Catholic Chaplaincy, the community of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja.
Ahiazu community in Mbaise benefit from free medical outreach

Caritas Nigeria Team on the GRAIL project in Imo State conducted a free medical outreach for the Ahiazu community in Mbaise from 7th to 9th August 2022. The exercise…
Out-of-School Adolescents receive start-up kits in Nsukka

Caritas Nigeria 4GATE’S Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program, and Nsukka Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) working on the Income-generating activities (IGAs), and Skills Acquisition Project on Thursday 18th August 2022 distributed Start-up Kits to out of School adolescents at St. Theresa Cathedral, Nsukka, Enugu State.
Stakeholders’ Meeting on World Day Against Human Trafficking: Caritas Nigeria Premiers a short movie

As part of activities to commemorate the 2022 World Day Against Human Trafficking which comes up, Caritas Nigeria with support from UNHCR hosted today (July 30, 2022) a Stakeholders Interactive Forum in Benin, Edo State which brought together state and non-state actors to explore the issues surrounding human trafficking in their different contexts.
Laudato Si @ 7 Summit

To commemorate the seventh anniversary of Laudato Si, the Holy Father, Pope Francis’ encyclical published in May 2015, Caritas Nigeria will be joining forces with sister agencies under the Department of Church and Society as well other actors in the development space to organize a 2-day Summit under the theme, “Synod of Synodality in the Context of Laudato Si: The Nigerian Experience”,
Osun Elections: Interactions with the Media
Caritas Nigeria Team and its host in Osogbo, JDPMC both interacted with the media at the tail end of the Osun State governorship election observation, to share their observations and experiences. This news clip came from ABNTV, one of the major media outfits that covered the election in Osun State.
Pre-Election Situation: Osun State 2022 Governorship Election

The general preparations by relevant stakeholders (political parties, religious and traditional institutions, CSOs, law enforcement agencies, INEC, etc) for the Osun State Governorship Election 2022 came to an end on the evening of Friday, July 15, 2022.
Osun Election in Pictures

As the Osun Governorship Election kicks off this morning, follow the pictures and captions of unfolding events from the Caritas Nigeria Situation Room
Caritas Nigeria trains 66 Observers for the Osun State 2022 Gubernatorial Election

As part of plans for the observation of the 2022 Osun Gubernatorial Election, Caritas Nigeria in collaboration with the Justice Development and Peace Makers Centre (JDPMC) conducted a training today (July 15, 2022) for observers on how to use the newly developed election Observation software launched by the Department of Church and Society of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria.
Ninety-nine-year-old community primary school wears a new look

Caritas Nigeria in partnership with her Community-Based Organisation (CBO), Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) on the 22nd of June, 2022 restored learning pleasure to Umuodu Community School, Mbieri in Mbaitoli L.G.A of Imo State by providing three-seater desks for the pupils sit and learn conveniently during classes.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: INEC approves deployment of more registration centres in FCT

With the upsurge witnessed in the turnout of people for the ongoing Continous Voter Registration in the Federal Capital Territory, there is fresh hope for a lot of those yet to register following the latest approval by the Commission’s Chairman, Prof Mahmud Yakubu for the deployment of personnel and machines to 14 more centres in the territory to ease the exercise.
Most Revd (Dr.) Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji installed as Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese

Most Revd (Dr) Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji was installed the Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese by the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Reverend Antonio Guido Filipazzi on June 23, 2022, in Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri, Imo State. The ceremony is…
DES marks World Day of Prayers in Imo State office

Friday June 24, 2022 marked the solemnity of the Secred Heart of Jesus and World day of prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The Deputy Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria, Very Revd Fr. Peter Audu celebrated the Holy Mass in…
Highlights from Observation of the Ekiti Gubernatorial Election

Caritas Nigeria in collaboration with the Justice Development and Peace Initiative of Ekiti Diocese successfully observed the June 18, 2022 Gubernatorial Election in Ekiti State.
Ekiti State Governorship Election Observation
Caritas Nigeria in partnership with the Justice Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI), the local JDPC of Ekiti Catholic Diocese is observing the governorship election for Ekiti State which began today, June 18, 2022, by 8:00 AM.
Press Statement in response to the attack and massacre at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State

A copy of the press statement from the National Director of Church and Society Department and Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Rev Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina in response to the attack by gunmen on St. Francis Catholic Church Owo in Ondo State on Sunday, June 5, 2022, during the
ToT workshop on the use of RDT for COVID -19 testing
A 3-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop on the safe use of approved antigen-based COVID -19 Rapid diagnostic testing (RDTs) for CDC Implementing Partner in the southeast region held at Oxygen Holiday Resort, Owerri, Imo State from May 25th – 27th, 2022.
Memorable 2022 Children’s Day Celebration in Ogoja

Caritas Nigeria Protection Team in Cross River State collaborated with Ogoja Local Government to celebrate yet again, in a most remarkable way, the 2022 Children’s Day.
Programmes/Grants Management Closeout Meeting in Enugu

The close-out planning meeting for Programs and Grants Management in the 4GATES program commenced on Monday, 23rd May 2022, and is still in progress at the Training Hall of Hotel Sylvia, Enugu State.
Communique on Drug Abuse, Cultism and Ritual killings

The communique issued during a press conference on May 19, 2022, at the end of the 2-day workshop on Drug Abuse, Ritual Killings and Cultism organized by African Faith and Justice Network in collaboration with Caritas Nigeria.
Caritas Nigeria on AIT Live Program
Caritas Nigeria Executive Secretary and CEO, Rev Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina was a guest on the African Independent Television (AIT) Live program, Focus Nigeria on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
RECOWA Conference Kicks Off

The 4th General Assembly of the Reunion of Episcopal Conferences of West Africa (RECOWA conference) which is being hosted by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has kicked off today, May 3, 2022 at the Abuja International Conference Centre. You can follow live events on the Youtube Channel of the Nigeria Catholic Network
Caritas Nigeria donates computer printers and cartridges for 28 hospitals in Enugu state

Caritas Nigeria Enugu office through her State Team Lead, Mr. Fabian Bassey on the 27th of April,2022, donated 30 computer printers to 28 hospitals in Enugu state. The good deed…
Submission of the Simplified Electoral Act 2022

Tuesday, April 12, 2022, marked a historic day for Caritas Nigeria/JDPC and the Church in Nigeria when a team of six led by Caritas Nigeria Good Governance Focal Person, Sir Mark Asu-Obi, submitted to the Executive Secretary Rev Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina a simplified version of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2022 recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Charting New frontiers of Partnership in Good Governance

In her match towards entrenching a sustainable democratic culture in Nigeria, Caritas Nigeria is collaborating with the National Democratic Institute, NDI, as a major strategic partner for its interventions in the area of Good Governance.