Caritas Nigeria

Empowering Tomorrow: Building Futures Through Education

Why Education Matters Every child in Nigeria has the right to education, yet millions remain excluded due to poverty, insecurity, displacement, cultural barriers, and lack of infrastructure. Even those in school often face overcrowded classrooms, shortages of trained teachers, and limited learning materials. For many, hunger and long distances to school further hinder attendance and […]

Caritas Nigeria Inspires Young People at Digital Boot Camp in Abuja

On November 10, 2025, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Peter Audu, participated in the Youth Digital Power Boot Camp held in Abuja. The event was organized by the Youth Animation Unit of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) under the leadership of the National Youth Animator, Very Rev. Fr. Boniface Idoko, to […]

Supporting Refugee Education in Taraba State

Caritas Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and UNHCR Nigeria, is strengthening access to quality education for Cameroonian refugees in Taraba State through the ongoing UNHCR Protection Services to Cameroonian Refugees Project. As part of this initiative, Caritas Nigeria recently distributed essential educational materials to 541 refugee learners […]

Breaking Barriers and Advocating for Gender-Based Violence Intervention in Nigerian Schools

In a bid to further improve collaborations with the Government of Nigeria, particularly in the education sector, a delegation of our team in Imo State led by the State Team Lead (STL), Dr. Jonathan Olarewaju, paid an advocacy visit to the Commissioner of Education, Prof. John-Cliff Chike Nwadike, to seek government support in mainstreaming the “No Means No” gender-based violence intervention across schools in the state.

Enhancing Education in Imo State: Caritas Nigeria’s Desk Donation Initiative

To help the children achieve the future they desire through education, Caritas Nigeria, in partnership with the People’s Health and Economic Development Centre (PHEDEC), procured and handed over seven (7) classroom desks for the pupils of Obizi High School in Ezinihitte Community, Mbaise local government area (LGA) of Imo state, as part of our Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) intervention.

Ajima Ebube: From Learner to Pro Fashion Designer

Ajima Ebube once dreamed of becoming a skilled fashion designer, but he didn’t know where to begin. That dream took a remarkable turn when he was enrolled by CIDJAP, a Community-Based Organization (CBO) implementing the 4GATES Project under Caritas Nigeria in Enugu State. Through their support, Ajima gained access to professional training in fashion design […]