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Nurturing the inclusion of youth in peacebuilding

Young people in Kogi state, like Kelvin, are beginning to receive better recognition for their support in peacebuilding initiatives, thanks to mediation training provided by Mercy Corps CIPP program.

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August 25, 2020
Clean water improving lives in Northeast Nigeria
Years after drinking from a contaminated well, the people of Gwanha village, Borno can now drink clean water from a new pump constructed for them by Mercy Corps Nigeria EU Maida program.
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August 21, 2020
World Humanitarian Day 2020: Voices from the field
As the world celebrates humanitarians every year on August 19, we’ve been celebrating them every day at Mercy Corps. They decided to share how it feels to be #RealLifeHeroes on World Humanitarian Day.
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August 17, 2020
How a young mother became an advocate for exclusive breastfeeding
A Food for Peace funded program in Damboa Local Government Area in Borno state helps young mothers learn the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding practices through mother-to-mother support groups.
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A participant sits at a table with a large plate filled with raw meat cuts.
August 17, 2020
Enabling conflict-affected households to recover and meet nutrition needs
Formerly displaced Kellu Mohammed and her family no longer need to worry about their daily meals thanks to the monthly food baskets provided by Mercy Corps’ REACH program.
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July 16, 2020
Code of Conduct adopted for 700+ schools in Nigeria
The FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) have decided to officially adopt three manuals for use across all its primary and junior secondary schools.
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July 16, 2020
Mercy Corps Nigeria partners with Gombe State to build resilience
Mercy Corps Nigeria will support 90,000 households to overcome chronic poverty by promoting systemic change to facilitate economic recovery and growth in vulnerable, conflict-affected areas.
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