Hope Behind Bars: Caritas Nigeria Launches Prison Apostolate
Caritas Nigeria on 16 December began her Prison Apostolate across correctional centres in the country, marking a practical expression of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Guided by a strong mission to uphold human dignity, the initiative aims to bring hope, medical care, and empowerment opportunities to persons in correctional custody. The programme kicked off at […]
Strengthening Hope in the Lake Chad Region
Caritas Nigeria and JDPI recently concluded the GFFO II Project on Food Security and Humanitarian Protection for Victims of the Lake Chad Crisis, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office through Caritas Germany. Implemented across more than 28 communities in Kaga, Gwoza, and Magumeri LGAs, the project delivered key interventions in Agriculture, Cash Transfers, Nutrition, […]
Caritas Nigeria Holds Final 2025 Board Meeting
On December 2, 2025, the Board of Caritas Nigeria, under the leadership of its Chairman, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Lagos Archdiocese, held its final meeting of the year at the organization’s headquarters. The session centered on reviewing key activities, reinforcing governance structures, and outlining strategic priorities for the coming year. The […]
Strengthening Catholic Advocacy and Legislative Engagement – AGM Day Two
On the second day of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Church and Society Department, participants reconvened to review what was achieved on the opening day through a recap of activities, reflections, and participant feedback. The gathering, which brought together representatives from various units under the department, sought to determine how the Church could […]
Caritas Nigeria Mobilizes Yelwata Community Against Gender-Based Violence
On 26 November 2025, Caritas Nigeria’s Protection Project team in Benue State convened a high-level protection engagement in the Yelwata community, Guma LGA. The event was hosted to reinforce ongoing protection interventions for displaced and host populations, while strengthening community participation in peace and resilience-building processes. The engagement brought together key stakeholders, including Bernadette Mukakale […]
Uniting Voices in Taraba: Standing Against Digital Violence
Caritas Nigeria field office in Taraba State, in collaboration with partner organizations and refugee-led groups, launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence today with a road walk across Takum town. The awareness campaign, held as part of the global annual movement, sought to enlighten both refugee and host communities on the urgent need […]
Empowering JDPC Staff Pankshin with Stronger Fundraising Skills
From 22 to 24 November 2025, our organisation conducted a three-day capacity-building training for the staff of JDPC Pankshin Diocese under the CAFOD-funded Freedom Project. The Business Development and Institutional Capacity Strengthening Teams facilitated the training. The training aimed to equip participants with the practical skills needed to secure funding for community-focused projects. The sessions […]
Potentializing Young Minds: Caritas Nigeria and PHEDEC Distribute Business Start-Up Kits
Recently, Caritas Nigeria, working in partnership with the People’s Health and Economic Development Center (PHEDEC), provided business start-up kits to 15 young people who had been trained in various vocational skills. The initiative, aimed at strengthening livelihoods and promoting self-reliance, focused on adolescents supported under our Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programme. The distribution took […]
Caritas Nigeria Humanitarian Team Holds 2025 End-of-Year Retreat
In Yola, Adamawa State, our Humanitarian Team convened a four-day retreat to reflect on the year’s progress, strengthen collaboration, and plan for greater impact as the year draws to a close. The retreat, anchored by the Director of Humanitarian Services, Nkese Udongwo, brought together team members from across the country to review achievements, address challenges, […]
Caritas Nigeria Inspires Young People at Digital Boot Camp in Abuja
On November 10, 2025, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Peter Audu, participated in the Youth Digital Power Boot Camp held in Abuja. The event was organized by the Youth Animation Unit of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) under the leadership of the National Youth Animator, Very Rev. Fr. Boniface Idoko, to […]