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Who We Are
Deo Gratias Catholic Institute for the Needy is a faith-based charitable organization working in the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, Nigeria. We are committed to mediating God’s love and mercy through pastoral care, food support, education, medical aid, and empowerment for the poor and vulnerable in our society.
Pastoral Outreach
Offering spiritual guidance and support to nourish faith and hope among the poor and vulnerable.
Social Protection
roviding advocacy and aid to safeguard the dignity and rights of marginalized individuals.
Food Support
Ensuring that needy families, especially children, have access to sufficient and nutritious food.
Community Solidarity
Building strong, inclusive communities rooted in compassion, mutual support, and Catholic values.
How You Can Help
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Help meet urgent needs ,
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Fundraise
Rally friends, family, or your community to support.
Volunteer
Offer your time and talent ,
be the hands of hope.
We Believe that We can Save
More Lifes with You
Education
Providing poor and vulnerable children access to quality, values-based education and lifelong learning.
Medical Care
Delivering compassionate healthcare and support to underserved individuals in remote communities.
Empowerment
Equipping youth and adults with practical skills, training, and tools for self-reliance and growth.
Faith in Action
Expressing Catholic spirituality through service, mercy, and love for those most in need.
Gratias News & Media Coverage
Preventing Illness, Saving Lives: The Power of Maternal and Child Health Education
Preventing Illness, Saving Lives: The Power of Maternal and Child Health Education In many underserved communities, preventable health issues like maternal and infant mortality remain a tragic reality. At our ...
Honoring a Shepherd: The Burial of Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP of the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
Honoring a Shepherd: The Burial of Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP of the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin The passing of Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP, marks a profound loss for the Catholic ...
Healing with Compassion: Bringing Healthcare to Remote Communities
Healing with Compassion: Bringing Healthcare to Remote Communities Good health is a fundamental right, yet for many in remote and underserved communities, access to quality healthcare is limited or non-existent. ...
Inclusive Learning: Supporting Children with Special Needs Through Education
Inclusive Learning: Supporting Children with Special Needs Through Education Every child deserves the chance to learn, regardless of their challenges. At our organisation, we’re passionate about ensuring that children with ...
Breaking Barriers: How Education Transforms Lives in Underserved Communities
Breaking Barriers: How Education Transforms Lives in Underserved Communities Education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, offering a pathway to opportunity, self-worth, and transformation. Yet, for many children in ...
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Deo Gracias Institute for the Needy empowers vulnerable lives through care, education, and hope. We support the less privileged with compassion, dignity, and purpose-driven initiatives.
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