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 […]
Caritas Africa Delegates Pay Courtesy Visit to Archbishop Kaigama, Acknowledge Church’s Role in Africa’s Progress
Day two of the ongoing Caritas Africa Regional Commission meeting hosted by Caritas Nigeria has the delegates engaging in fruitful deliberations centred on strategies for effective collaboration in addressing pressing issues, such as poverty alleviation, education, and sustainable development. The participation of Caritas Director of Confederation Development Department, Moira Monacelli, highlights the importance of solidarity […]
13th Year Anniversary: Caritas Nigeria’s Climate Smart Agricultural Awareness Campaign in Ekiti and Lagos states
Marking the 13th year anniversary of Caritas Nigeria, the B-SLiC Project Team in Ekiti State visited among others, Holy Child Catholic Secondary School and Annunciation Secondary School, Ikere-Ekiti to sensitize the students about Climate Smart Agricultural Practices. Similarly, Caritas Staff in the B-Slic project Ikorodu Lagos visited Wurabridge School Bayeku and concluded their first exercise […]
Caritas Nigeria’s Outreach at Suleja Correctional Centre: Advancing Wellbeing and Equal Justice
In keeping with its mission to “advance the wellbeing of all through participatory measures in line with Catholic Social Teaching,” Caritas Nigeria organized an outreach at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State on 19 September, as part of this year’s Caritas Nigeria Day activities. To address the immediate needs of the inmates, the […]
Caritas Africa Regional Commission Meeting: Enhancing Aid and Support Strategies
Delegates from member countries in the Caritas Africa network are currently in Abuja, Nigeria, for the Caritas Africa Regional Commission meeting hosted by Caritas Nigeria. Presided over by the President of Caritas Africa, Msgr. Pierre Cibambo Ntakobajira, the meeting serves as a platform for the formal handover to the new executives of Caritas Africa now […]
An Inside Look at the Opening Mass of the Caritas Nigeria Day Celebrations 2023
We kick-started our annual Caritas Nigeria Day celebrations today with an opening Mass at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja. This year’s event is graced by delegates from Caritas member organizations in the African region, who are in Nigeria for the Caritas Africa Commission Regional Meeting. In his homily, the Chief Celebrant, Caritas Africa President, […]
NO Means NO: Trained 33 Female Instructors to End Sexual Violence Among Girls
To create awareness and end sexual violence among girls, Caritas Nigeria, under the NO Means NO program (one of Caritas Nigeria’s response mechanisms to gender-based violence), organized a 2-week training for 33 female instructors in Imo state. The training sought to enhance the skills and capacities of the participants, who will work in high-risk environments […]
Strengthening Collaborations: Caritas Nigeria’s ACCESS Project and Government of Nigeria’s Efforts Against HIV
In an effort to strengthen collaborations between the Government of Nigeria and faith-based organizations in the fight against HIV, a delegation of our project team in Enugu state, led by the State Team Lead, Fabian Bassey, paid a courtesy visit to the new Commissioner for Child, Gender and Social Development, Mrs Ngozi Valentina Enih on […]
Advancing Equity & Transparency in External Fund Utilization: Caritas Nigeria Roundtable Discussion
On the 15th of September, Caritas Nigeria, through the support of Caritas Africa, convened a one-day roundtable discussion in Lagos State, focusing on “Transparency in the Utilization of Externally Borrowed Funds & Equity in the Allocation of Special Drawing Rights.” The event brought together key stakeholders, including faith-based organizations and other non-state actors, to collectively […]
Capacity-Building Training for Community ART Testers in Imo State
Our team in Imo state recently organized a 6-day training for 93 community ART testers from different Caritas Nigeria-supported HIV service delivery facilities across the state. The training specifically aimed to sharpen the capacities of Mobile Clinical Teams comprising ART Nurses, Lay Adherence counselors, Viral Load Champions, and Strategic Information Assistants, who serve the clients […]