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 […]
Caritas Nigeria Day 2023: Holy Mass and Fundraising Event for National Skills Acquisition Centre and Safe Water Projects
On 22 September 2023, our staff in Imo State began Caritas Nigeria Day celebrations with the Holy Mass celebrated by the Director of the Justice, Development, Peace, and Caritas Commission Owerri Archdiocese, at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, Owerri. The liturgical celebration was followed by a fundraising event towards supporting Caritas Nigeria to build a […]
Caritas Nigeria Day Commemoration in Abia State Concludes with Mass of Thanksgiving and Successful Fundraising Event
To conclude this year’s commemoration of Caritas Nigeria Day in Abia State, our state team participated in a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated at Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia to acknowledge the infinite divine blessings and companionship enjoyed over the years. Thereafter, our volunteers and staff were joined by our partners and stakeholders to celebrate the organisation’s […]
Empowering Society: Enugu Symposium on Climate Change
As part of the ongoing activities outlined across our regional offices for the celebration of Caritas Nigeria Day, our team in Enugu state organised a 1-day symposium on 20 September, on the theme: Empowering the Society in the Fight Against climate change for a Sustainable Future. Anchored by Caritas Nigeria, keynote speakers and representatives of […]
Caritas Nigeria Day: Sensitization Walk and Medical Outreach in Imo State
Caritas Nigeria Day activities in our project state of Imo began on 20 September, with a sensitization walk by Caritas Nigeria staff. In addition to bringing visibility to the annual event, residents were enlightened about the mission and intervention areas of Caritas Nigeria. On day two of the event, our team organised a medical outreach […]
Exploring the Environment-Principles Nexus: Insights from Caritas Nigeria Day Celebration at Her HQ Office in Abuja
Yesterday’s commemoration of Caritas Nigeria Day at our country office in Abuja featured thought-provoking paper presentations that explored the relationship between the environment and the principles outlined in Laudato Si. The presentations highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change, the importance of biodiversity conservation, the need for sustainable agricultural practices, and the opportunities and challenges […]
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 […]
Kicking off Caritas Nigeria Day: A Friendly Football Match for Inclusivity and Partnership
Our regional office in Abia State commenced its 3-day Caritas Nigeria Day celebrations with a friendly football match between staff of the Justice Development and Peace Commission in Aba Diocese and the Justice, Development and Peace/Caritas Foundation, Umuahia Catholic Diocese. The peaceful competition is a symbol of our commitment to deepening our partnership with like-minded […]
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 […]