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About Libertas Domus (Freedom House)
The centre, Libertas Domus (Freedom House), is a legally owned project of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers and Brothers- Spiritans. It is founded in 2024 by Fr. Samuel Udogbo, C.S.Sp. Libertas Domus (Freedom House) is motivated by the strong belief and commitment to improving the human condition and the status of communities that are bypassed and left behind in the implementation of the existing global and regional blue prints including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the African Union’s (AU), Agenda 2063-The Africa We Want and other Regional Economic Community Initiatives.
The name, Libertas Domus (Freedom House), is derived from the principles of Potentia, Libertas et Dignita – Power, Freedom and Dignity, and the Centre is a place to bring unique, efficient, effective, accountable and ethical perspectives and expertise to the issues of empowerment and capacity building to support communities in need.
Who are the Holy Ghost Fathers and Brothers (Spiritans)
The Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers and Brothers was founded on May 27, 1703, in Paris by Claude-François Poullart des Places and later Francis Libermann due to a merger in 1848. The primary mission of the congregation is to evangelize the poor and marginalized. The Congregation is currently represented in over 60 countries across all the continents of the world. It arrived in Nigeria in 1885 and was established in Benue state in the 1930s. The Congregation has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Nigerian people and its society. Apart from its evangelization work, it has worked and is still working with and for the many people suffering from poverty and oppression; conflict and violence; inequality and marginalization of different kinds, especially against women and children; and facilitating initiatives geared toward mitigating the impacts of climate change, global warming and the loss of land.
Why Libertas Domus (Freedom House)
We have an unprecedented number of people on the move; a growing number and complexity of crises across the continent of Africa and elsewhere; and thus, a need for a flexible humanitarian response is more pressing than ever. We know that when a crisis occurs, people’s lives change in an instant; death, injury, displacement of men, women, girls, and boys (internally and externally), and the destruction of infrastructure and institutions affect people and communities take place. Moreover, the lack of protection that many of our brothers and sisters experience in everyday life exacerbates the problem of exclusion and inequality; these need urgent resolutions. Hence, the birth of Libertas Domus (Freedom House).
Where does Libertas Domus (Freedom House) work?
The centre is located in Makurdi in Benue State, Nigeria. Our primary contact is Benue state but we are open to working with any community within the country that needs our services.
Who does Libertas Domus (Freedom House) work with?
The main targets of the initiative are the people and communities that are at the margins of our society, displaced persons due to socio-political crises and the host communities. However, we also work with individuals, religious institutions, government and private organisations.
What we do
Libertas Domus (Freedom House) takes broad ownership of the stated blueprints and translates them into practice to attain not only global goals but other emerging issues. Libertas Domus (Freedom House) aims to help facilitate this engagement in the following areas:
Pastoral and Spiritual Accompaniment
Spiritual Direction; Catechetics
Retreat Preaching
Workshops and Conferences
Development and Economic Consulting
Project Management: Donor funded Development; Self-Sufficiency Development Projects; Accounting/Financial Management; Climate Revival projects; Domestic Resource Mobilisation; Empowerment and Youth Development Projects
Agricultural Production for Food Security; Work (building resilience and safe space) with displaced persons; implementation of community projects
Mastering People Management and Team Leadership
Justice and Peace Consulting
Risk and Management Crisis
Conflict Resolution/Building IDP Resilience
Gender Sensitive Leadership Development
Peer-to-Peer Support in Schools
Our Capacity
We are a strong team of two permanent professional staff and three contract professional staff who are on call and available to accomplish any assignment with distinction. Both permanent and contract staff are seasoned professionals with several years’ experience working with communities, government officials, and business entities both at home and abroad in areas of social and community development works; gender peacebuilding and conflict management; theology; communication experts; teaching and learning; training and development; and Human Resource Management. Our goal is to turn our stakeholders into agile persons and organisations by carefully appropriating our expertise, tools, and relationships to help them achieve their strategic objectives. Where necessary, we work in partnership with other organisations to achieve the objectives of our stakeholders. Gaining an enviable reputation as an organisation that focuses on delivering quality services to its stakeholders is our aim.
Libertas Domus (Freedom House) Proposed Development Structure Plan
We project a structure that will assist in facilitating our work; a structure with capacities that include a distinguished location, office building and a conference hall with internet connectivity.
Your contribution/donation to help achieve this project is greatly appreciated.
DONATE TO:
Account Name: Spiritan Centre for Empowerment and Humanitarian Support, Makurdi
Account Number: 1311352088
Bank: Zenith (Naira Account)
Euro (€) Account
Account Number: 5081153520
SWIFT Code: ZEIBNGLA
Dollars ($) Account
Account Number: 5074639785
SWIFT Code: ZEIBNGLA
Pound Sterling (£) Account
Account Number: 5081153520
SWIFT Code: ZEIBNGLA
Corresponding Bank: CITIBANK N.A
Address: Canada Square, Canary WHARF, London, EI455LB
SWIFT Code: CITIGB2L
IBAN No.: GB80CITI8500810407941
Meet the Board
Meet the dedicated and passionate individuals who drive our success and bring our vision to life.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Samuel Terwase UDOGBO, C.S.Sp :- Chairperson
Samuel is from Benue State, Nigeria. He is a Catholic priest and member of the Holy Ghost Congregation (Spiritans). He specialised in International Development and has over 15 years of field experience
Mrs. Hannah J. FORSTER :- Member
Hannah is a Gambian and currently the Executive director of the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), Banjul, The Gambia. She is an educator, information specialist, an activist, Human Rights and Conflict Management, specialist.
Mr. Fredrick Thomas OCHEME :- Member
Fredrick is from Benue State, Nigeria. He is a Mechanical Engineer and currently works with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Port Harcourt. He is a senior staff with over 10 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry
Rev. Fr. John Tavershima Agberagba, C.S.Sp. PhD :- Secretary
John is from Benue State, Nigeria. He is a Catholic priest and and member of the Holy Ghost Congregation (Spiritans). He is currently a lecturer at the Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, the University of Jos. He is a specialist in Conflict Resolution, Gender Studies, Peace Education, Religion, Culture, and Civil Peace initiatives.
Mrs. Domini Isabella MADUGU :- Treasurer
Domini is a Nigerian, and currently the Director of Finance and Administration on the SCALE project implemented by Palladium and funded by USAID. She is highly experienced grant, administration, and financial management expert with over 20 years of experience.
Ortese Jude Ortese: – Member
Jude Ortese is from Benue State, Nigeria. He is a member of the Holy Ghost Fathers and Brothers Congregation. He is currently the Provincial Superior, Spiritans Province of Nigeria, North-East. He has two Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Religion and Cultural studies respectively; and an MA in Sacred Theology. His pastoral engagement over the years has equipped him with community-led initiatives, particularly in the areas of youth engagement. Jude is passionate about empowering young people, and he excels at building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. He believes in the power of collaboration and the potential for positive change within communities. Outside of work, Jude enjoys soccer, reading and travelling.
Mrs. Adelaide Auggustine SOSSEH: – Member
Adelaide Sosseh is a leading Gambian voice in Education, Gender Equality, and Human Rights. She is renowned for her extensive and impactful career as an education and gender specialist, and a dedicated human rights defender.
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