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 […]
Caritas Nigeria Pushes for Robust Electoral Reforms at NASS Public Hearing
On October 13, 2025, Caritas Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance, democratic accountability, and electoral integrity by participating in a one-day Public Hearing held at the Senate Wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. Represented by its National Assembly Legislative Liaison Officer, Mr. Utsa Ushahemba Vitalis and Ms. Regina Onah, the organization […]
Caritas Nigeria Hosts Strategic Workshop to Strengthen Structure and Sustainability
In a significant milestone for organizational growth and resilience, Caritas Nigeria held its Strategic and Structural Review Workshop at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Abuja. The event, which followed the recent celebration of the organization’s 15th anniversary themed “Sustainability in the Face of the Changing Funding Landscape,” brought together key stakeholders, including the Executive […]
Graduation Ceremony Empowers Over 100 Youths in Ikorodu through B-SLiC Project
A graduation ceremony for participants of the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities (B-SLiC) Project was held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Ikorodu Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The event celebrated the achievements of over 100 individuals who completed vocational and entrepreneurial training. Graduates received certificates and business startup kits to […]
Skills for Life: 415 Beneficiaries Graduate from Vocational Program in Badagry
On August 21, 2025, Caritas Nigeria, with funding support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, celebrated the graduation of 415 individuals from a vocational training program held in the Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. The event was part of the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities (B-SLiC) project, implemented in collaboration with the […]
Second Cash Transfer Reaches 3,267 Vulnerable Households in Borno
Caritas Nigeria and JDPC Maiduguri, with funding support from Auswartiges Amt through Caritas International, have successfully conducted the second tranche of cash transfers to 3,267 households across Kaga, Magumeri, and Gwoza Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State. The benefiting households are participants of the Food Security and Humanitarian Protection for Victims of the Lake […]