Caritas Nigeria

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 […]

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 […]

Empowering Youth to Shape Education Together

The Caritas Nigeria team in Taraba State marked the International Day of Education at Rogo Primary School, Takum, in recognition of the vital role education plays in promoting global peace and sustainable development. Celebrated under the theme “The Role of Youth in Co-creating Education,” the event brought together staff and pupils for an interactive session […]

Mobilising Faith to Prevent SGBV in Nigeria

Recently, Caritas Nigeria, in collaboration with the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, participated in a three-day Training of Trainers on the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Funded by the Ford Foundation and facilitated by the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, the programme drew extensively […]

Caritas Lagos Intensifies 16 Days of Activism Outreach

This week, Caritas Nigeria in Lagos State, led by Sr. Emmanuella Anuebu, the Accountability Focal Person, expanded its campaign to end violence against women. As part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the team sensitized students and community groups on the effects of GBV and practical prevention strategies. The outreach, which […]

World AIDS Day 2025: United for Care, Access & Hope

Caritas Nigeria, together with the global community, stands firm in promoting the right of every person to access quality healthcare, with particular focus on HIV testing, treatment, and sustained care. On this World AIDS Day, across Nigeria and around the world, we pause to acknowledge and celebrate the resilience of healthcare workers who continue to […]

Caritas Nigeria and Ghana Strengthen Regional Partnerships

As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and partnerships within the Caritas Africa region, Caritas Nigeria Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr. Peter Audu, visited Caritas Ghana on 21st November 2025. During the visit, he held a strategic meeting with the National Director of Caritas Ghana, Mr. Richard Akurugu, and his team, focusing on ways the two countries […]

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 […]

Our Impactful Outreach to Vulnerable Families in Lagos State Commended

Our team in Lagos, on November 13th, in collaboration with the Daughters of Charity, warmly welcomed Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of Lagos and Board Chairman of Caritas Nigeria, to the Ikorodu office. The purpose of the visit was to appreciate and encourage the impactful outreach programs serving vulnerable individuals and families across Lagos […]