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A woman's fight against her grandson’s malnutrition: how displacement and caregiving collide in Nigeria's crisis
When Amina Umaru Toko, 53, was displaced to Gwoza, Nigeria, due to violence and insecurity, she didn’t expect to also be suddenly caring for her critically ill grandchild.
- Article
- 27 November 2024
Mindfulness sessions provide respite to girls in northeastern Nigeria
In northeastern Nigeria, conflict and instability has left three out of 10 women and girls with experiences of violence. Through the Programmatic Partnership with the European Union, the IRC is running safe spaces where girls like Hauwa learn mindfulness techniques, helping them to manage stress and deal with negative thoughts.
- Video
- 25 October 2023
Mindfulness sessions provide respite to girls in northeastern Nigeria
Girls in northeastern Nigeria are learning techniques to help them overcome stress and deal with negative thoughts.
- Article
- 25 October 2023
Meet the community members pushing for unity in northeast Nigeria
In northeast Nigeria, community leaders and government representatives are coming together in hopes of achieving a common goal: to improve their neighbourhoods.
- Article
- 25 October 2023
Photo story: girls in northeast Nigeria share their favourite ways to cope with stress
With the aim of providing education and protection services to develop a sense of safety, the IRC has been able to offer young girls in northeastern Nigeria spaces where they can learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Article
- 21 November 2023
Acting Before Disaster Strikes: The impacts of anticipatory cash transfers on climate resilience in Northeast Nigeria
Action Before Disaster Strikes: The impacts of anticipatory cash transfers on climate resiliencein Northeast Nigeria
- Report
- 25 July 2023
Meet two entrepreneur mothers from Nigeria reclaiming power through their passion for knitting
Aishatu and Nana are two remarkable mothers aged 40 and 48, respectively. They live in Gwoza, a garrison town in northeast Nigeria that shelters 60,000 people, many of whom have been displaced by conflict.
- Article
- 25 October 2023
IRC Statement regarding Northeast Nigeria
- Statement
- 25 October 2023
Nigeria
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides vital support to Nigerians enduring conflict, natural disasters and poverty.
- Country
IRC on Nigeria's President announcing Food State of Emergency
- Press Release
- 25 October 2023