Empower Victims of Boko Haram Violence In Nigeria

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your continuous support to the sustainability of the Empower Victims of Boko Haram project!

The Centre for Sustainable Development and Education in Africa (CSDEA) organized a one-day Gender Based Violence and Psychosocial Support Workshop on the 27th of January, 2024, at the Women Development Center in Yola, Adamawa State. The training which had over 40 participants drawn mostly from survivors in Adamawa and Borno states addressed the challenges faced by girls and women who are survivors of Boko Haram activities in the North East by providing them with essential knowledge and skills to heal from trauma and prevent sexual and gender-based violence.

The workshop was part of CSDEA’s Empower Victims of Boko Haram project to help girls and women who are survivors of Boko Haram activities in the North East. The aim of the training was to share general knowledge on how young girls and women who have been exposed to violence or are survivors of violence can heal from trauma and experience peace. The workshop also discussed issues of gender-based violence and how girls and women who have such experiences become traumatized, including equipping participants with life skills to prevent and mitigate the impacts of gender-based violence.

The event emphasized the importance of ongoing support and collaboration. It provided participants with valuable insights into gender-based violence, trauma healing, and psychosocial support. Attendees gained practical life skills to prevent and mitigate the impacts of gender-based violence, and cope with their traumatic experiences, fostering resilience and empowerment. Participants suggested the need for follow up workshops, and to conduct awareness campaigns to educate the broader community about the impact of gender-based violence and traumatic experiences girls and women encounter in their everyday life.

The Empower Victims of Boko Haram initiative has touched the lives of over 200 participants but the goal of this project is to reach 1000 girls and women who are survivors of sexual violence and have lost their livelihoods as a result of terrorist activities in the North East of Nigeria, in its first phase. It is in the pursuit of this target and to respond to the needs of project participants in a sustainable manner in 2024, that we are calling for further support.

You can help by donating and can also volunteer to reach out to your friends and family to support this project.

Thank you for your support always!