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Project in Nigeria

  • Action Aid

    Women and girls across Africa often face inequality, and girls often miss out on school. This project works to increase the enrolment and achievement of girls in schools in Tanzania and Nigeria. It helps address the obstacles to girls getting into school by providing training and support to the people that can make a real difference, namely teachers and parents. They also encourage active participation by girls themselves so they play an important role in their own education. This project operates in two countries, with a spend of £2,000,000 in each location.

    Amount Awarded: £2000000

  • Concern Universal

    Women and girls in rural areas in Nigeria face discrimination, and are often excluded from decision-making. This project supports local groups of women to create a strong collective voice. The women are trained in legal matters, how to manage conflict, and basic health and nutrition. This means they have the knowledge and confidence to get their voices heard on decisions affecting their lives. Vocational training, such as growing vegetables, also supports women to learn new skills and earn a living.

    Amount Awarded: £499059

  • Equality Now

    Many women and girls in Africa are survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice that devastates young lives. The project works in 14 African countries to challenge this practice by talking to communities about the health and psychological risks and getting community leaders on board so that alternatives to this harmful practice can be found. Women are also given the confidence to know and campaign for their right to live free from this terrible practice. This project operates in 11 countries, with a spend of £35,000 in each location.

    Amount Awarded: £35000

  • Life Vanguards

    People living with HIV in rural Nigeria need to access treatment, counselling and opportunities to earn a living. Orphans and children vulnerable to HIV have poor access to education and are often malnourished. This project works with HIV support organisations so that people living with HIV have access to life-saving treatment and are supported to establish small businesses so their children can afford to go to school.

    Amount Awarded: £379622

  • Stepping Stones Nigeria

    This project supports children who have been abandoned by their families, and accused of being child "witches". They look after and protect abandoned children living on the street and also campaign to try and stop the practice of abandoning children . The campaign targets local communities and authorities to promote the children's basic rights and is supported by the local government. This means the basic needs of those children already on the street will be met, the widespread belief in child "witches” will be challenged and where possible, children will be reunited with their families.

    Amount Awarded: £79000