Hajiya Hauwa Isah, member of the Makurdi LGA Women Peacebuilding Council (WPC) in Benue state.
Benue women leverage VSLA to promote women’s involvement in peacebuilding

Stories from women peace leaders driving change in their communities. How their inclusive and collaborative initiatives is supporting other women in Benue state, Nigeria.

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April 29, 2021
Strengthening farmers resilience to climate change
The Borno Agricultural Development Initiative (BADI) project supported 300 farmers to adopt sustainable and smart agricultural practices.
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April 22, 2021
Mercy Corps partners with Translators without Borders to develop COVID-19 chatbot
Translators without Borders, in partnership with Mercy Corps, has developed a chatbot in three languages to improve COVID-19 understanding in Northeast Nigeria.
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April 02, 2021
REACH-4: Providing food security for the most vulnerable in Damboa, Borno state
13,436 households in Damboa, Borno, benefit from Mercy Corps Nigeria’s Responsive Economic Assistance to Conflict-Affected Households (REACH-4), as the program phases out into a new program.
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A person harvesting food.
March 10, 2021
10 women that are choosing to challenge gender inequality and bias
On March 8, 2021, the world comes together to celebrate all women. Mercy Corps Nigeria is shining the light on 10 incredible women that are breaking barriers while working with us and for us.
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March 08, 2021
325 conflict affected families in Bama receive permanent shelters from MAIDA
Mercy Corps, with support from the EU, constructed and handed over permanent shelters to 325 conflict-affected families in Bama, Borno state.
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March 03, 2021
Mercy Corps Nigeria pilots Sibling Support on Adolescent Girls Living in Emergencies program
A pilot program aims to ensure adolescent girls are safer from violence by engaging their male siblings and caregivers with behavior change communication.
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