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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. 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.

Pure Support to refugees and poor

In close collaboration with its national and international networks, Caritas Arua Diocese supports victims of violence, natural disasters and poverty, most especially the influx of refugees from south Sudan.

Charitable Mission

Caritas Arua Diocese carries out its mission without any form of discrimination, assists the most vulnerable people and supports them in their search for durable solutions.
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Meet Our Team, Board of Directors

Our work would not be possible without the work of our dedicated team of Directors.

Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odok

Chairperson Board of Directors

Mr. Abele Moro Emmanuel

Excutive Director, Secretary to BOG

Mr. Dwakatua Terence

Board Member

Mr. Edema Joseph

Board Member

Mr. Drati Joseph

Board Member

Ms. Oliva Upenjuru

Board Member

Ms.Inzikuru M.M Awita

Board Member

Ms.Tabu Sabo Nancy

Board Member

Mr. Awich Benard

Co-opted Member