Caritas and UNHCR Improve Living Conditions in Benue IDP Shelters
To improve safety and access to basic household lightening for displaced families in Benue State, Caritas Nigeria, with funding support from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, distributed household solar kits to displaced persons living in Adaka Community, Makurdi Local Government Area. A total of 23 beneficiaries received solar kits, while Caritas staff also provided guidance […]
Caritas Nigeria, UNHCR Distribute Solar Kits to Benue IDPs
Caritas Nigeria, with funding support from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and UNHCR Nigeria, has distributed household solar kits to over 200 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the International Market Camp in Makurdi, Benue State. The beneficiaries, who were displaced by the violence in Yelewata, included vulnerable groups such as older persons, pregnant women, breastfeeding […]
Caritas Nigeria, UNHCR Distribute Solar Lighting in Daudu Community
In Daudu Community, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benuestate, Caritas Nigeria, with funding support from the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and UNHCR Nigeria, distributed solar household kits to herder households residing along the Zongo–Tatyough Road. The intervention forms part of broader efforts to improve safety, protection, and living conditions for vulnerable populations.To further enhance […]
Benue State Governor Commends Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Protection Systems
Caritas Nigeria and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency hosted the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, alongside the Executive Secretary of Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Sir James Iorpuu, during a visit to the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) Data Centre in Makurdi.The visit provided an opportunity for the Governor […]
EU Ambassadors Inspect Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Projects in Benue
Caritas Nigeria and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency hosted a high-level delegation comprising Ambassadors from four European Union Member States, namely Sweden, Spain, Belgium, and Finland. The delegation was accompanied by the UNHCR Country Representative, Arjun Jain; the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu; and the Director-General of […]
Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Deliver Emergency Aid in Benue State
Following the recent armed attack on Effeyi Utikpi Ugboju Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, which led to the loss of lives, injuries, displacement of families, and destruction of homes, Caritas Nigeria, with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, provided emergency humanitarian assistance to […]
Caritas Nigeria, UNHCR Partner to Advance Digital Education Sustainability
On July 14, 2026, Caritas Nigeria, in partnership with UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), convened a one-day stakeholders’ workshop with the Taraba State Ministry of Education at the Precious Event Centre in Takum, Taraba State. Funded by UNHCR, the collaborative session aimed to drive community engagement, secure government ownership, and ensure the long-term sustainability of […]
Caritas Nigeria CEO Boosts Staff Engagement in Makurdi Visit
Our Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr. Peter Audu, recently embarked on a strategic three-day working visit to the Caritas Nigeria Makurdi Field Office in Benue State from June 28th to July 2nd. This visit underscored the organization’s ongoing commitment to strengthening field operations, fostering staff engagement, and enhancing the delivery of critical humanitarian programmes to vulnerable communities. […]
EOI For IDPs Lead Organization in Adamawa State
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR SELECTION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS LEAD ORGANIZATION FOR DURABLE SOLUTIONS INTERVENTIONS IN ADAMAWA STATE The North-Eastern region of Nigeria, comprising Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States, continues to contend with the effects of a protracted displacement crisis driven by over a decade of insurgency and communal conflict. While security […]
Caritas Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment at World Refugee Day 2026
Caritas Nigeria joined government institutions, humanitarian organizations, faith-based groups, academia, refugee-led organizations, and private sector representatives in commemorating World Refugee Day 2026. The event, organized by UNHCR Nigeria and its partners to mark the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, was held at the ECOWAS Commission Auditorium in Abuja and served as a platform […]