Benue Massacre June2025:Help 98 survivors relocate

Dear Donors,

Thank you to everyone who has stood with the survivors of the June 2025 Yelewata massacre in Benue State. Your concern and early support mean a great deal to families whose lives were shattered in a single night.

On June 13–14, 2025, Yelewata community was attacked, leaving over 200 people dead and entire homes burned down. Survivors—mostly women, children, and older persons—fled with nothing. Many watched family members killed or trapped inside burning houses. Since the attack, 98 highly vulnerable survivors have been living without shelter, food security, or protection, while credible threats of further attacks remain due to armed groups reportedly regrouping near the Nasarawa border.

This project is designed to relocate 98 survivors to safer towns, away from the immediate danger zone. Planned support includes one-year rent, food items, clothing, transport, and small cash assistance for basic daily needs. Medical care is also included for those with injuries from gunshots, machete wounds, burns, and severe psychological distress. Priority is given to women-led households, orphaned children, and older survivors.

While donations have been received, the funds available are not sufficient to begin relocation at this time. We therefore continue to appeal for additional help to move these survivors out of harm’s way. In the meantime, our team has been closely monitoring the situation in Benue State and other regions facing violence, unrest, and repeated killings, so we can act quickly once resources allow.

Your continued support can make the difference between prolonged exposure to danger and a chance at safety, recovery, and stability.

With sincere appreciation,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri

Dear friend,

We are thankful for the donations received so far. Although the funds are not yet enough to begin relocation, your support and concern have given strength to the survivors who have already lost so much. These 98 individuals witnessed unimaginable violence during the June 2025 Benue massacre, and many are still living in temporary shelters with no means to rebuild their lives.

Some lost entire families, homes, and livelihoods. The trauma of what they experienced runs deep, and the continued insecurity in their villages makes it unsafe for them to return. Relocation to safer areas is the only way they can begin to recover, find work, and start anew.

Our team has identified safe communities where they can settle, and we are preparing logistics for movement once enough funds are raised. Each contribution helps us move closer to giving these survivors a chance at peace, dignity, and stability.

Your continued kindness means more than words can express.

With heartfelt thanks,
Ugbede Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project Leader