Our programmes
Health, education, water and sanitation, and protection. Four programmes chosen because they are what underserved communities in northern ask for first.
Programme 01
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
We aim to break the cycle of poverty by providing access to quality sustainable WASH interventions.
- Access to clean water: drilling boreholes, rehabilitating wells, and installing water purification systems in communities.
- Sanitation facilities: constructing toilets, handwashing stations and waste disposal systems in schools and communities.
- Hygiene education: workshops on proper hygiene practices, including menstrual hygiene for women and girls.
- Disaster response: emergency WASH solutions in disaster-hit areas, including distributing water and hygiene kits.
17boreholesBuilt or rehabilitated in 2024
35,000+peopleWith access to safe drinking water
Programme 02
Education
We work to break the cycle of poverty by providing access to quality education.
- Scholarship programmes: scholarships to children from low-income families, orphans and displaced children.
- Learning materials and infrastructure: distributing books and school supplies, building and renovating classrooms.
- Non-formal education: establishing learning centres in underserved areas to provide basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Advocacy for girl-child education: promoting awareness of the importance of educating girls, and reducing barriers such as early marriage.
22,000+childrenTaught through the Illmu project in IDP camps, 2024
12classroomsConstructed in Gombe State
Programme 03
Health
We strive to ensure access to quality healthcare for underserved communities.
- Medical outreach programmes: free medical camps providing treatments, vaccinations and health screenings for vulnerable populations.
- Maternal and child health: supporting pregnant women and children with prenatal care, immunizations and nutritional supplements.
- Health education campaigns: raising awareness about hygiene, disease prevention and reproductive health.
- Access to healthcare facilities: partnering with local health centres to provide essential supplies, equipment and training for healthcare workers.
45medical personnel35 volunteers and 10 assistants at the Maiduguri flood camp
90severe casesTransported to hospital for further treatment
Programme 04
Protection
We ensure the safety and rights of vulnerable groups, including children and women.
- Child protection programmes: establishing safe spaces for children to prevent abuse, exploitation and neglect.
- Gender-based violence response: providing counselling, legal aid and empowerment programmes for survivors of violence.
- Advocacy and awareness: campaigns to promote human rights and address issues like trafficking and child labour.
- Support services for vulnerable groups: psychosocial support, vocational training and reintegration programmes for displaced individuals.
43,000+peopleReached with shelter, food and healthcare after the Borno floods
12,000+women and youthEmpowered with vocational training and business grants
Every programme on this page is delivered as named projects, in named communities, with figures attached.
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