2024 Annual Staff Retreat: Working Together to Manifest God’s Love
Caritas Nigeria commenced the new year with an all-staff meeting, fostering synergy and setting the tone for activities ahead. In his brief opening remarks, our Executive Secretary/CEO, Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina Ph.D. noted that the
CSN Year-End Closure: A Joyful Thanksgiving Mass Kicks Off Christmas Festivities
Ahead of Christmas festivities, on the 15th of December 2023, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) closed officially for the year. The end-of-year activities, which reflected the spirit of the season, commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass presided over by Fr. Zacharia Samjumi, the Secretary General of the CSN, and celebrated for staff of all the agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
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.
Leveraging Media Platforms to Hold Perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence Accountable
In a concerted effort to foster collaboration and devise strategies to combat gender-based violence (GBV), our field office in Enugu State recently engaged in a meeting with the State Human Rights Commission, with both organizations discussing key aspects of the campaign against the pervasive issue of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria.
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.
Tackling Gender-Based Violence at the Grassroots
Considering the need to take more action at the grassroots to eliminate violence against women and girls, Caritas Nigeria Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) program team in Imo state took the 16 Days of Activism sensitization to Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral in Orlu local government area, where their target audience – Mary League Girls – held their annual thanksgiving mass.
Addressing HIV Stigma and Promoting Collective Response in Imo State
Joining forces with the Imo State Ministry of Health, Imo State Agency for the Control of AIDS, CRS Nigeria, and Ecews Nigeria, our team in Imo State sensitized residents on the significance of the annual World AIDS Day event through a rally.
Exploring Community Efforts in Alleviating the HIV/AIDS Crisis in Abia State
On this year’s World AIDS Day, our team in Abia State participated in the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State’s live television show to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and Caritas Nigeria’s efforts in helping individuals living with or affected by HIV lead healthier lives.
16 Days of Activism: Teenage Engagement in Fighting Gender-Based Violence
As part of the ongoing activities for the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), our staff working on the Child Protection (Refugee Response) Project funded by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in partnership with the Borno Women Development Initiative Maiduguri and IOM Nigeria held a public awareness and sensitization rally against all forms of Gender Based Violence in Mubi and Michika local government areas of Adamawa State.
Celebrating Achievements and Reflecting on Challenges
Caritas Nigeria Board of Directors (BoD) held its last meeting for the year, which was chaired by the Board Episcopal Chair and Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins.