A person selling goods in Mairi Community Market.
A community’s path to resilience

The Rural Resilience Activity helps Mairi Kuwait’s residents find self-reliance and resilience through training and skill development.

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Safiya adamu, president of sangari multipurpose group, in the shoe shop he set up after collecting loan.
May 03, 2022
Easing access to finance for Kwami residents through savings groups
Thanks to savings from the Rural Resilience Activity, farmers, traders and artisans, whose livelihoods were affected by COVID-19, were able to revive their businesses.
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A farmer working a plot of land.
May 02, 2022
Leveraging agric insurance for enhanced resilience capacities in Northeast Nigeria
Rural farmers in Northeast Nigeria deal with several shocks and stresses - from climate change to conflict, amongst other challenges. What opportunities can agric business offer them?
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A group of people sitting around a table.
April 08, 2022
How Stella is bridging the unemployment gap in Yola
Stella started her fashion business in Yola, Adamawa state to help unemployed young people. Her fashion academy has trained several male and female youths that have gone on to start their own.
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A group of women stand together crossing their arms.
April 07, 2022
Engendered business cases for Women Economic Empowerment in Northeast Nigeria
Investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path toward gender equality, poverty eradication, and inclusive economic growth. What opportunities are there?
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A large group photo.
February 28, 2022
EU BRICC graduates 5,000 youth in Yobe state from vocational skills training
Mercy Corps and partners hold a graduation ceremony for 5000 youths in Yobe state, after a successful 3-6months vocational training and grants to help them start their businesses.
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Three people review paperwork at a partnership agreement signing ceremony.
February 24, 2022
Feed the Future signs agreement to facilitate economic recovery
The USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Rural Resilience activity signed partnership agreements with private sector and civil society organizations.
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