Protecting children, women and youth affected by conflict through local actors in Borno State
The protracted conflict in North East Nigeria continues to expose vulnerable populations to multiple types of violence and abuse. This initiative implemented by local NGOs focuses on building community-based systems to prevent and respond to child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) risks. In line with SDC’s commitment to localization, this initiative will foster sustainable practices and local ownership to create a lasting impact for children, GBV survivors and their communities.
Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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Nigeria |
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC Altro Gender
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Sector not specified Violenza sessuale e di genere |
01.12.2024
- 31.05.2027 |
CHF 2’720’000
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- Most vulnerable women, men, girls, and boys among IDPs, returnees, and host communities, including: Separated and unaccompanied children, Children with disabilities, Out-of-school children, Married adolescent girls and young mothers
- GBV survivors
- Parents and caregivers
- Religious and community leaders
- Community-Based Child Protection Committees
- Government social welfare and child caseworkers
- Community-based protection system strengthened Total direct beneficiaries targeted: 20’392 (below figures do not include all of the direct beneficiaries)
- 2’400 children accessing protection services and 1’600 women and girls receiving GBV services through a case management system
- 3’840 children enrolled and retained in formal schools
- 432 vulnerable youth enrolled in vocational training
- 144 community-based CP committee members trained
- 2’880 parents and caregivers trained in family strengthening and positive parenting.
- 400 girls and women receiving dignity kits.
- 376 social workers trained on GBV management
- Settore privato straniero Nord
- Terre des Hommes Lausanne
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Unallocated / Unspecified
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Sectors not specified
Ending violence against women and girls
Temi trasversali Diritti dell'uomo
Tipo di aiuto Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F10976
Contesto | In conflict-affected Borno State, women, men, girls and boys, including children living with disabilities, face compounded challenges amidst unwavering violence. The prevalence of child protection (CP) risks and gender-based violence (GBV) is alarmingly high, exacerbated by displacement, poverty, and disrupted social structures. Perpetrators include parties to the conflict but also those close to the children, including caregivers, relatives and neighbours. The implementation of CP and GBV prevention and response measures remain inadequate. Limited access to education and economic opportunities increases vulnerability. Community-based protection systems, though crucial, lack sufficient capabilities, impeding their effectiveness. Moreover, the social and policy environment often deters victims of CP concerns and survivors of GBV from seeking support, exacerbating their marginalization. The project, implemented by local NGOs, aims to address these gaps by sustainably strengthening community-based CP and GBV prevention and protection systems, improving access to inclusive education and economic opportunities, enhancing communities' capabilities to deliver effective services, and creating a more supportive social and policy environment. |
Obiettivi | The overall goal of the project is to create an environment where populations affected by conflict in Borno State, Nigeria, especially children and women, can access quality and sustainable protection services. |
Gruppi target |
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Effetti a medio termine |
Outcome 1: Improved access to inclusive and durable Child Protection, Education, and GBV services for vulnerable individuals affected by insurgency and violence. Outcome 2: Strengthened community-based structures and stakeholders creating a sustainable, inclusive, and culturally relevant child protection system that effectively addresses CP and GBV within a supportive social and policy environment. Outcome 3: Enhanced capability of implementing partners to deliver sustainable CP and GBV initiatives. |
Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: In addition, 500’000 people reached through community-led awareness raising on CP and GBV risks. Risultati fasi precedenti: N/A |
Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
Credito |
Aiuto umanitario |
Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera Economia privata Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro Partner attuatore
Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI), Terre des Hommes Foundation
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Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | Rise to Inspire Africa (local grassroot NGO); Youth Integrated for Positive Development Initiative (local grassroot NGO); Borno State Government, local/traditional leaders, civil society organizations; UNICEF |
Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 2’720’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 669’600 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 2’720’000 |