Nestled in the heart of Uganda, Nebbi diocese recently vibrated with compassion and action during the 14th Annual Caritas Week celebration. This year’s gathering, held under the theme “Caritas Regenerating Africa through Prayer and Work,” brought together 19 dioceses from across the country, united in their commitment to fostering a more just and equitable society. More than just a celebration, Caritas Week was a tangible expression of love in action, as participants came together to share experiences, discuss challenges, and implement practical solutions for a brighter future.
About the Event
Caritas Uganda, together with the 19 Caritas Dioceses in Uganda, gathered in Nebbi diocese to celebrate the 14th Caritas Week celebrations. This is an event that was initiated by His Grace Archbishop Cyprian Lwanga, a former Caritas President of Africa and Uganda, in 2010. He got the inspiration from the Caritas Internationalis assembly, which takes place every four years.
During Caritas Week 2024, under the theme “Caritas Regenerating Africa through Prayer and Work””, the
19 dioceses prayed and shared the love of God and experiences from the different implementation areas. Pertinent issues affecting agricultural production and marketing for smallholder farmers in Nebbi region were discussed with experts from the District Production and Market Office-Zombo district, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives.
Activities & Courtesy visit during the Event
Furthermore, the team participated in activities such as tree planting and charity drives where essential items were donated to the pupils of Angal Primary School of the Blind and maternity kits to the young mothers and babies in the maternity ward of Nebbi Hospital.
The annual event was crowned with a courtesy visit to Caritas Mahagi, located in the eastern north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri Province. The director, Caritas Mahagi, Rev. Fr. Prosper Rugamba, and his staff warmly welcomed the Ugandan team. Experiences and knowledge on the aspect of organizational sustainability that improves the lives of more than 3.5 million people in the areas of health, emergency, sustainability livelihoods, justice, and peace were shared.
