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 […]
Caritas Nigeria, UNHCR Deepen Humanitarian Collaboration
On 12th November 2025, Mr. Arjun Jain, the Country Representative of UNHCR Nigeria, paid a familiarization visit to the Caritas Nigeria Head Office in Abuja. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the strategic partnership between Caritas Nigeria and UNHCR Nigeria, with discussions centered on project implementation progress, operational efficiency, and future collaboration. He […]
Supporting Refugee Education in Taraba State
Caritas Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and UNHCR Nigeria, is strengthening access to quality education for Cameroonian refugees in Taraba State through the ongoing UNHCR Protection Services to Cameroonian Refugees Project. As part of this initiative, Caritas Nigeria recently distributed essential educational materials to 541 refugee learners […]
Caritas Nigeria Strengthens Partnership with Catholic Relief Services
Sustaining the progress made during the recent Strategic and Structural Review Workshop, Caritas Nigeria held its quarterly partnership meeting with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Abuja. The meeting brought together key leaders from both organizations, Fr. Peter Audu, Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, and Mr. Akim Kikonda, Country Representative of CRS, alongside members of their senior […]
A New Chapter in the Church’s Commitment to Human Dignity
In a bold step toward promoting dignity, respect, and equality, the Catholic Church in Nigeria, through Caritas Nigeria, has launched the Abuja Archdiocesan Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Catholic Action for Respect and Equality (CARE) Project, a gender-based violence (GBV) prevention initiative supported by the Ford Foundation. The inauguration took place on October 24 […]
Community-Driven Approaches to Conflict Resolution
Caritas Nigeria, in collaboration with UNHCR Nigeria and the Benue State Commission for Peace and Reconciliation, recently organized a peace-building initiative in the Tatyough community, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The event brought together displaced persons, herders, and government officials to foster dialogue, trust, and unity in a region affected by conflict and […]