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Caritas Arua Diocese
“Caritas is a Latin word meaning charity or love for the poor.”
Caritas Arua Diocese started in 1986 as a relief office after the return of refugees from Congo and Sudan.By that time Caritas’ main services were to give out food and tents but due to increased demand for food, Social Services Development (SSD)...
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Caritas Arua Diocese is not currently constructing a new office building but is actively seeking funds for the renovation and furnishing of its existing spacious office block located at Ediofe Mission in Arua City.
The current office conditions are described as having poor working conditions, temporary and limited workspace, which hinders operational efficiency and staff productivity.
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Caritas Arua Diocese
“Caritas is a Latin word meaning charity or love for the poor.”
Caritas Arua Diocese started in 1986 as a relief office after the return of refugees from Congo and Sudan. By that time Caritas’ main services were to give out food and tents but due to increased demand for food, Social Services Development (SSD) now Caritas turned its services into provision of farm tools and agricultural inputs.By 1994 SSD became a fully-fledged office of its own. Read More
Our Vision
Have life in its fullness” (Jn 10:10) Build charitable and more just world where everybody can live in peace and enjoy full human dignity.
Our Mission
To bare witnesses to God’s love. To work and share the vision of spreading charity, peace, social justice and integral development..Read More
Our Core Values
Caritas Arua Diocese upholds values that are enshrined in Christian Doctrines in the delivery of programmes and projects,..Read More
Our Objectives
Since Uganda is a member to the United Nations, Caritas Arua has also focused its plans and activities on the following Millennium..Read More
Message from
Chairperson Board of Directors
We sincerely thank all our esteemed partners, believers and all other stakeholders who share our charitable mission and social teachings of the Catholic Church. I continue to appeal for more support so that together we can achieve the ultimate goal of every human being living a life with diginity
Yours Sincerely in Christ
God Bless You All.
God Bless You All.
Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki
Bishop of Arua Diocese.
Chairperson Board of Directors Caritas Arua Diocese.
Bishop of Arua Diocese.
Chairperson Board of Directors Caritas Arua Diocese.
Facts
Facts about us
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Impactful Facts about us
When a crisis hits, Caritas Arua Diocese partners with local organisations and Church partners to bring aid and relief to people whose lives have been devastated by natural disaster or conflict.
1,000,000+
Direct & Indirect Beneficiaries
25+
Local & International Partners
35+
Staff & Volunteers
09
Board of Directors
Eco-Friendly Practices
Committed to sustainable dining and zero waste
100% Compostable Packaging
Water Conservation Program
Renewable Energy Powered
Local Sourcing Priority
Community Dialogue
What we Do
Our Service
Millions of people in the Diocese of Arua and the Refugees from DRC and South Sudan live in difficult circumstances due to injustice, violence and disasters. Caritas Arua Diocese helps, Together with other organisations, government and the population itself, we work towards a liveable future and a dignified existence for everyone.
Testimonials
Success Stories
Caritas’ news and feature stories and blogs by its staff and supporters can be found here. Find out more about Caritas’ work around the Areas of Operation, the crises it confronts and the longer-term development it supports. our success stories represents the positive feedback from clients.
From Hardship to Hope Through Farming and Community Transformation.My name is Ejaga Zuberi, a 50-year-old father from Melanga Village, Akuru Parish, Read more
Mr. Ejaga Zuberi
FarmerCaritas helped me so much.My name is Susan (not real names) 46. She is a happy woman! When conflict in South Sudan, Caritas Arua Diocese has helped her a lot Read more
Mrs. Suzan
Business, SelfThank you for support. Wani 25 years of age living in Bidibidi settlement in Yumbe district where he is selling merchandize to support his family Read more
Mr. Wani
Business, Shop OperatorPositive experience. Adiga Yasin age 56 years, a host community household beneficiaries in proporo village, received tree seedling support from Caritas in 2020 Read more
Mr. Adiga Yasin
Farmer, wood fuelFind Us
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Our Location
Our Office is Located at Ediofe Mission, P.O.BOX 135, Ediofe Mission, Arua-City
Call US
0393228615/+256773799740
We recommend making appointment at least 48 hours in advance to meet the office
Hours
Monday - Friday
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
