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 […]
Strengthening Catholic Social Action for Hope and National Development
The 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Church and Society Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria began on 26 November 2025, with the theme, “Harbingers of Hope: Mainstreaming Catholic Social Teaching (CST) for Development in Nigeria.” The gathering brought together directors, partners, and Church actors from across the country to reflect on the state […]
Caritas Nigeria Mobilizes Yelwata Community Against Gender-Based Violence
On 26 November 2025, Caritas Nigeria’s Protection Project team in Benue State convened a high-level protection engagement in the Yelwata community, Guma LGA. The event was hosted to reinforce ongoing protection interventions for displaced and host populations, while strengthening community participation in peace and resilience-building processes. The engagement brought together key stakeholders, including Bernadette Mukakale […]
Benue Rallies for Online Safety for Women
Caritas Nigeria, through its UNHCR-funded Protection project in Benue State, joined the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, alongside civil society organizations, yesterday in a sensitisation road walk to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The awareness exercise was held in line with this year’s theme, calling for stronger […]
Standing Together to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
On 25th November 2025, the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a reminder that every woman and girl deserves a life free from fear, harm, and discrimination. As digital spaces become an integral part of daily life, women and girls continue to face online harassment and various forms of […]