About-Us , Where we started (Background)
About 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. Caritas is the Social Services and Development arm of Arua Diocese entrusted with the socio-economic ministry of the Catholic Church (i.e. Integral Human Development) in this Diocese.
It is the instrument and expression of charity in the Christian community. The organization is meant to give heart to the Church’s socio–pastoral action, directed by the Bishop. The activities of Caritas Arua are based on the social teaching of the Catholic Church. Caritas Arua Diocese is a member of Caritas Uganda that is also part of the Roman Catholic Caritas International network.
Why Support Caritas Arua Diocese
We have a deep passion for the work that we do to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the non-profit sector.
How Do we Support the Refugees and Host Communities
We value the refugee support network of schools, community centres, faith groups, grassroots movements, and social service organizations.
Food Security
Hunger follws the refugees where they are settling, Caritas Arua Diocese Provides Agricultural Inputs, seedlings so that the refugees realise the importance of planting their own food
Provision of Shelter
The refugees equally need a good shelter or houses for them to leave in, Caritas Arua Diocese has taken this up to by providing the necessary materials like Carpets etc.
Provision of Scholastic Materials
These materials are provided to support the education of refugee children like books, pens, exercise books, and chalk, as well as school uniforms, furniture, and learning aids like charts and toys for early childhood centers.
Agricultural Training by Agronimst
Agricultural training equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for modern farming through various methods, including classroom sessions, field demonstrations, and hands-on practice.