Caritas Nigeria ES Honoured for Championing Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria
On 16 December 2025, the Youth for Women Empowerment and Education Initiative in Nigeria (YWEEIN) honoured the Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Peter Audu, with a Leadership Award of Excellence and a Certificate of Commitment. The recognition, which took place in Nigeria, was presented by YWEEIN’s National Coordinator, Ambassador Ibrahim Ibrahim, who highlighted the […]
Hope Behind Bars: Caritas Nigeria Launches Prison Apostolate
Caritas Nigeria on 16 December began her Prison Apostolate across correctional centres in the country, marking a practical expression of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Guided by a strong mission to uphold human dignity, the initiative aims to bring hope, medical care, and empowerment opportunities to persons in correctional custody. The programme kicked off at […]
Strengthening Hope in the Lake Chad Region
Caritas Nigeria and JDPI recently concluded the GFFO II Project on Food Security and Humanitarian Protection for Victims of the Lake Chad Crisis, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office through Caritas Germany. Implemented across more than 28 communities in Kaga, Gwoza, and Magumeri LGAs, the project delivered key interventions in Agriculture, Cash Transfers, Nutrition, […]
Caritas Lagos Intensifies 16 Days of Activism Outreach
This week, Caritas Nigeria in Lagos State, led by Sr. Emmanuella Anuebu, the Accountability Focal Person, expanded its campaign to end violence against women. As part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the team sensitized students and community groups on the effects of GBV and practical prevention strategies. The outreach, which […]
Strengthening Inclusion and Mental Well-Being for Persons with Disabilities
To commemorate the World Day for Persons Living with Disabilities, the Caritas Nigeria MHPSS and CFS Units in Taraba State yesterday held a community dialogue session at GECHAAN Hall, Gembu, Sardauna LGA. The event brought together 33 participants (9 males and 24 females) to discuss the psychological effects of living with disability and promote awareness […]
MHPSS Team Supports GBV Survivors in Gembu
As part of ongoing activities marking the 16 Days of Activism, the Caritas Nigeria Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team in Gembu, Taraba State, recently conducted a group therapy session for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The session aimed to provide emotional support, raise awareness on digital forms of violence, and strengthen the resilience […]
Caritas Nigeria Holds Final 2025 Board Meeting
On December 2, 2025, the Board of Caritas Nigeria, under the leadership of its Chairman, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Lagos Archdiocese, held its final meeting of the year at the organization’s headquarters. The session centered on reviewing key activities, reinforcing governance structures, and outlining strategic priorities for the coming year. The […]
World AIDS Day 2025: United for Care, Access & Hope
Caritas Nigeria, together with the global community, stands firm in promoting the right of every person to access quality healthcare, with particular focus on HIV testing, treatment, and sustained care. On this World AIDS Day, across Nigeria and around the world, we pause to acknowledge and celebrate the resilience of healthcare workers who continue to […]
Celebrating Resilience at the Refugees Open Day 2025 in Takum, Taraba State
Caritas Nigeria, in collaboration with UNHCR, joined the refugee community in Takum, Taraba State, to celebrate the 2025 Refugees Open Day, an international observance dedicated to honoring the resilience of refugees and fostering stronger ties with host communities. The event brought together refugees from Takum, Sardauna, and Kurmi Local Government Areas, alongside local leaders, government […]
Strengthening Catholic Advocacy and Legislative Engagement – AGM Day Two
On the second day of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Church and Society Department, participants reconvened to review what was achieved on the opening day through a recap of activities, reflections, and participant feedback. The gathering, which brought together representatives from various units under the department, sought to determine how the Church could […]