Nigerian community members at water station.
Welcome to Mercy Corps Nigeria

Since 2012, Mercy Corps has been working in the most marginalized regions of Nigeria to deliver urgent, life-saving assistance and build the resilience of Nigerian communities.

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our vision

Our vision is a Nigeria where all people are empowered, engaged, resilient and secure.

  • 600k

    Nigerians we’re currently serving

  • 100k

    people per month we ensure have enough food to eat

  • 350+

    Mercy Corps team members in Nigeria

  • 92%

    team members from Nigeria

News and features

Two business entrepreneurs with their packaged products.
Empowered to grow: How two women are transforming the agribusiness landscape
The USAID-funded Rural Resilience Activity is empowering women to drive substantial economic change and fuel community growth with innovative products, specialized equipment, and strategic training.
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A business owner in their workspace.
From setbacks to success: Getrude Basorun is transforming agribusiness
How a female agribusiness entrepreneur, overcame numerous challenges with support from Mercy Corps, growing her business and reshaping the agricultural landscape through innovation in agro-processing.
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A cowpea processors in Abuja receives a cowpea processor.
Transforming challenges to opportunities, Lilian’s story of success
The USAID-funded Feed the Future Nigeria RRA is supporting female owned agribusinesses to address issues of funding and limited networks by providing equipment and training to enhance productivity.
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A person filling a bucket with clean water from their storage drum.
Watering Hope: Fatima’s journey from despair to becoming a green champion
In Dumne, Adamawa State, the USAID-funded Small Town WASH Activity fosters economic and environmental sustainability by providing safe, clean water to the community, transforming lives.
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The outside of a transitional shelter.
Building resilience: Shelters transform housing
Mercy Corps launched the Muna Type Transitional Shelter in Jere LGA, Borno State, which provides durable housing for IDPs. This model supports local economies by sourcing materials regionally.
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A person standing in front of a decommissioned dumpsite.
Cleaning up Alkalari: Turning a dumpsite to a model for clean living
For decades, Alkalari Community faced air pollution and health issues from a refuse dump. The BEGE-Borno program cleared the site and set up systems to prevent its return.
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