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Inner Peace: Calm and Serenity

In another edition of the Formation of the Heart Series, we reflect on the theme “Inner Peace: Calm and Serenity.” Amid the pressures and uncertainties of life, true inner peace is found when we create space for silence, prayer, and reflection, placing our trust in God. As we slow down, surrender our anxieties, and welcome […]

Strengthening Protection Response in Benue State

Strengthening technical capacity and field preparedness for effective humanitarian response in Benue State remained the key focus of the NHF-PROTECT Project training. Facilitated by UNHCR technical experts, participants engaged in practical sessions covering protection tools, Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) mechanisms, vulnerability screening, electronic data collection, data quality management, and reporting procedures. Participants also […]

Fr. Peter Audu Strengthens Staff Capacity During Enugu Office Visit

As part of his ongoing working tour of Caritas Nigeria’s regional offices, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr. Peter Audu, concluded his engagements with a visit to the Enugu State Office, where he met with staff and engaged the team on strengthening program implementation and staff development. During the visit, Fr. Audu first held a meeting with […]

New Health, Education and Security Facilities Handed Over in Ogoja

With funding support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) through UNHCR Nigeria, Caritas Nigeria recently commissioned and handed over several community infrastructure projects to residents of Ogoja Local Government Area in Cross River State. The commissioning ceremony, held on March 6, 2026, brought together key stakeholders, including Irene Omondi, Head of UNHCR […]

Caritas Nigeria CEO Addresses Politicization of Global Aid

On February 24, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Peter Audu, participated in an international conference titled “The Politicization of Aid.” The event was convened by the Danube Institute in Hungary. The conference brought together policymakers, development experts, and humanitarian actors to examine the evolving global aid landscape. Discussions moved beyond outdated narratives about […]

Caritas Nigeria Strengthens Adamawa Emergency Response Through Digital Shelter Mapping

Our organisation has commenced the capturing of precise geographic coordinates for every transit shelter supported by the Citi Foundation as part of efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and speed in humanitarian response. By integrating verified location data into the Hopeline platform, the organization is ensuring that displaced persons and emergency responders can reliably locate safe […]

Caritas Nigeria, Germany Strengthen Partnership for Humanitarian Impact

Caritas Nigeria, in February 2026, held a strategic partnership meeting with Caritas Germany to reinforce collaboration and deepen mutual accountability in addressing humanitarian challenges across Nigeria. The meeting, which brought together key representatives of both organizations, focused on strengthening institutional cooperation, enhancing program effectiveness, and advancing their shared mission of serving vulnerable communities across the […]

Supporting Refugee Learners with Educational Materials in Cross River

With funding and technical support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), our organisation successfully conducted the verification and distribution of scholastic materials to Cameroonian refugee learners in Akamkpa and Calabar host communities of Cross River State from 9 to 13 February 2026. The intervention was designed to enhance access to quality education, […]

IDEAS Project Boosts Support for IDP Solutions in Benue

Consortium partners implementing the Improving Delivery of Assistance and Solutions to Internally Displaced Persons in Benue State (IDEAS) Project, including Caritas Nigeria, Catholic Relief Services, CAFOD, Caritas Germany, and the Justice, Development, and Peace Commissions (JDPC) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi and Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo. A strategic coordination and advocacy mission […]