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 […]
Empowering Vulnerable Communities in Northeast Nigeria: Caritas Nigeria’s CHEERS Project
Given the exponential number and needs of vulnerable persons in Northeast Nigeria, Caritas Nigeria working closely with JDPC Maiduguri is partnering with the Utenriksdepartementet (Norge) through Caritas Norge to implement the Comprehensive Humanitarian Emergency Response and Economic Recovery for Sustainable Livelihoods in Nigeria (CHEERS) project. The intervention seeks to improve the living conditions of target […]
Caritas Nigeria’s Option for the Poor: Bringing Healthcare to Underserved Communities
Caritas Nigeria’s dedication to creating access to basic services like healthcare for the poor is rooted in one of her core values, Option for the Poor. Staying true to our mission and values, the Caritas Nigeria team implementing our HIV program in Abia State organised a medical outreach in the Umuehim Nvosi community in Isiala […]
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 […]
Empowering Ekiti: Caritas Nigeria’s Climate-Smart Initiatives & Environmental Awareness
In continuation of the ongoing Caritas Nigeria Day, our staff, who are supporting farmers in Ekiti state with climate-smart techniques on the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation-funded B-SLiC (Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities) project, organized an environmental cleaning exercise in Ekiti state. The community service promoted awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal which […]
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 […]