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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

A person standing in a field.
Hope grows: Solar-powered irrigation revived farming dream
Through its seed and input supply initiative, the Feed the Future Nigeria Rural Resilience Activity supported 300 farmers in Adamawa State.
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Oluwayemisi fitting a scarf she designed and made onto a mannequin.
Empowering change: One girl’s journey to brighter days and a secure future
Through the GIRL-H program, Oluwayemisi found a safe space and a springboard for change. She has overcome loss and hopelessness to become a progressive entrepreneur, a shining star, and a worthy model.
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Herders and farmers fill jerrycans from a water point installed by Mercy Corps.
Clean water brings peace between herders and farmers in Nigeria
After years of tension, improved water access eases conflict between communities in Adamawa State.
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An aerial view of farmer and herder community members gathering.
Bridging divides: How dialogue and mediation birthed unity in Karkara Village
Applying skills from training in dialogue and mediation, Karkara village resolved water conflicts between farmers and herders, restoring peace, cooperation, and collaboration for resources.
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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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