Accelerating HIV and Tuberculosis Interventions: Site Activation in Enugu State

Caritas Nigeria‘s ACCESS project technical team based in our country office and providing direct support to our Enugu State team recently carried out a site activation exercise for HIV and tuberculosis interventions in one of the clinics inherited from Global fund in the state.
Enhancing the Expertise of Linkage, Retention, and Tracking Assistants

To enhance the expertise of linkage, retention, and tracking assistants, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and U.S. CDC Nigeria-funded ACCESS project in Imo State, Caritas Nigeria conducted a 4-day training for representatives of community-based organizations, the Imo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) from March 13-16, 2024.
Nourishing Vulnerable Children: The Soya Bean Powder Project

On the 13th of March 2024, Umuoshi Avutu community in Obowo local government area of Imo State, Caritas Nigeria in partnership with Rosita Unique Care Foundation (RUCF), trained 35 caregivers and case managers of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in the step-by-step production of soya bean powder.
Empowering Refugee Children and Caregivers

Caritas Nigeria‘s Child Protection team in Adamawa State, with funding support from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency through UNHCR Nigeria recently enrolled the first batch of Cameroonian refugee children in life skill activities across the project locations.
Community Engagement and Sustainable Solutions: A Case Study from Cross River State

To strengthen our Protection interventions in Cross River state, our project team in Ogoja embarked on a significant advocacy visit to the chiefs and clans heads of Bashua, Biajua, Ajassor, and Agbokim Waterfall communities where we work to ensure the socioeconomic, psychological, and mental well-being of displaced persons.
Inspiring Hope: Overcoming Challenges in Forced Migration

Today, the 9th of February 2024 we wrapped up our commemorative activities for the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita activities with sensitization sessions at Ekiadolor and Ogida markets in Ovia and Egor LGAs respectively
Designing Plans for Progress: Next Quarter of the ACCESS Project

In a bid to enhance cooperation with our partners and quality performance on the Accelerated Control of HIV Epidemic and Sustainability Solutions (ACCESS) project funded by The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the CDC, our team implementing the
Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) intervention – a component of the ACCESS project in Enugu State met with our collaborators to reflect on program activities and discuss key improvement areas.
Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) intervention – a component of the ACCESS project in Enugu State met with our collaborators to reflect on program activities and discuss key improvement areas.
Enhancing Child Nutrition and Well-being through Soya Plus Production

Recently, in Orlu local government area of Imo State, where we implement the OVC program under the Accelerated Control of HIV Epidemic and Sustainability Solutions (ACCESS) Project in partnership with the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of Orlu Diocese, over 30 OVC caregivers and case managers were trained in soya plus production – a highly nutritious supplement that prevents malnutrition in children and aids their overall well-being.
Strengthening the Bond Between Social and Economic Well-Being

In a bid to ensure the social and economic well-being of enrolled beneficiaries in our Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) program, and ultimately achieve viral load suppression among people living with HIV in the demographic, our team in Imo State recently organized a 2-day Community of Practice (CoP) for Household Economic Strengthening (HES) officers and program managers from 12 community-based organisations partnering with Caritas Nigeria to deliver family-centered and child-based interventions at the grassroots level.
Strengthening Vibrant Communities through Sustainable Development

Under the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities (B-SLiC) over 400 beneficiaries in Epe, Lagos State received their certificates and start-up kits after sufficient training in various vocational skills such as Catering, Electrical Works, Phone Repair, Hairdressing, Barbing, Tailoring, Auto-mechanical Repair, Carpentry, and Plumbing.