Caritas Nigeria Trains Staff on GBV Research Across 18 Dioceses
The Catholic Action for Respect and Equality (CARE) Project has commenced a three-day Training of Trainers on gender-based violence (GBV) research at the Pope Francis Hall Resource Centre in Abuja. The initiative, supported by the Ford Foundation and led by Charles Aneni, Senior Programme Manager for Protection and Inclusion, is designed to strengthen evidence-based GBV […]
Caritas Nigeria Empowers 200 Households in Ekiti with Agricultural and Livelihood Support
On 20 April 2026, Caritas Nigeria commenced the distribution of agricultural capacity-building and value chain inputs to 200 households across Ekiti West and Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Areas of Ekiti State under the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities (B-SLiC) Project funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The distribution exercise took place in Aramoko Ekiti […]
Caritas Nigeria and TY Danjuma Foundation Strategize for Impact
Caritas Nigeria and the TY Danjuma Foundation recently convened for a strategic engagement meeting to explore high-impact collaboration opportunities across Nigeria. The session functioned as a vital platform for the two organizations to exchange institutional insights, align their strategic priorities, and identify specific synergies within humanitarian response, education support, and community-based interventions. The dialogue focused […]
Caritas Nigeria Provides Urgent Relief Following Recent Mbalom Attacks in Benue
Recently, Caritas Nigeria collaborated with UNHCR Nigeria and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to deliver critical humanitarian assistance in the Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. This coordinated response was launched in direct reaction to the Easter attacks in Mbalom, which left many families facing sudden displacement and significant loss. By targeting […]
International Conference Celebrates Monsignor Obiora Ike and CIDJAP Milestones
Recently, in Enugu, scholars, clergy, and development practitioners convened for an International Conference to commemorate the 70th birthday of Prof. Monsignor Obiora Ike and the 40th anniversary of the Catholic Institute of Development, Justice, and Peace (CIDJAP). The two-day event, centered on the theme “Ethical Education, Socio-Economic and Political Inclusion, and Inter-Religious Harmony in Africa,” […]
Enugu Outreach Expands HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria Screening And Awareness
To mark this year’s World Tuberculosis Day, the Caritas Nigeria team implementing The Global Fund GC7 Project, alongside partners, organised a comprehensive health outreach at New Artisan Market Square in Enugu State, providing HIV screening and counselling, tuberculosis diagnosis, malaria testing, and basic vital checks to large numbers of elderly women, youths, and children; beneficiaries […]
Celebrating Love: Caritas Africa Marks 20 Years
Caritas Africa hosted a major conference to commemorate 20 years of Deus Caritas Est (“God is Love”), originally issued by Pope Benedict XVI. The gathering brought together Church leaders, Caritas members, and partners, including the Executive Secretary, Fr Peter Audu, to reflect on the enduring role of love in the Church’s mission of charity. The […]
Fr. Peter Audu Strengthens Staff Capacity During Enugu Office Visit
As part of his ongoing working tour of Caritas Nigeria’s regional offices, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr. Peter Audu, concluded his engagements with a visit to the Enugu State Office, where he met with staff and engaged the team on strengthening program implementation and staff development. During the visit, Fr. Audu first held a meeting with […]
Executive Secretary Strengthens Staff Capacity During Working Visit to Ogoja Field Office
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen staff capacity for effective programming, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Peter Audu, undertook a working visit to the organisation’s field office in Ogoja, Cross River State, Nigeria, from 9 to 11 March 2026. The visit commenced with the celebration of Holy Mass for staff, setting a […]
New Health, Education and Security Facilities Handed Over in Ogoja
With funding support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) through UNHCR Nigeria, Caritas Nigeria recently commissioned and handed over several community infrastructure projects to residents of Ogoja Local Government Area in Cross River State. The commissioning ceremony, held on March 6, 2026, brought together key stakeholders, including Irene Omondi, Head of UNHCR […]