A young person using a water spigot.
How water and sanitation affects school attendance

In a country with over 20 million children out of school, a project has shown that clean water and sanitary toilets are means to get and keep children in school.

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Program participants reviewing hygiene kits and 20 liter buckets distributed by mercy corps via health facilities to encourage communities without basic health supplies to follow hygiene guidelines.
April 10, 2023
Addressing hygiene issues for preventing the spread of COVID-19
Harnessing the connection between hygiene and prevention of infectious diseases. This story showcases how the provision of hygiene kits can help families better protect themselves from COVID-19.
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A vendor holding a product they sell at their market.
April 01, 2023
Connecting enterprising women to business opportunities: Jummai’s Story
How can we ensure that rural women have equitable access to business opportunities? We share evidence on how the Rural Resilience Activity is strengthening local organization to bridge this gap.
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A person administer's a vaccine injection to a patient.
March 31, 2023
Making COVID-19 vaccination available to the socially marginalized
Thinking beyond traditional means of access could be the way forward for equitable access to vaccines. Here is how working with mobile vaccination teams has helped improve access to COVID-19 vaccines in Yobe state.
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A person leading a presentation to a small audience.
March 30, 2023
Bridging the gap to COVID-19 vaccines through community dialogue
The COVID-19 Vaccine Access Program shares how community dialogues have helped foster trust for access to vaccines, leveraging on existing relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
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A person using a sewing machine.
March 29, 2023
From surviving to thriving, a petty trader turns her passion for tailoring to profit
Dada, like many women affected by conflict in the northeast, lacked capacity to thrive in business. With training, she has moved from survival to recovery and is forging a pathway to financial freedom.
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A person using a sewing machine.
March 28, 2023
A seamstress’ rise to recovery and growth
How the Rural Resilience Activity is helping women-owned businesses recover losses from profits. A case for inclusive market solutions for small businesses in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.
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