Nigeria Humanitarian Fund: Stories of Impact (June 2025)

In 2024, the OCHA-managed Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) reached 900,000 people in need in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states of north-east Nigeria. This work was made possible through the generous contribution of its donors, enabling it to allocate US$ 19M to 30 implementing partners. These are some of their success stories:

Nigeria: Community caseworkers changing lives in conflict-affected communities

In north-east Nigeria’s conflict-affected communities, community case workers are some of the first people to offer help and hope. They support women, children and families who have faced violence, trauma and loss, helping them to heal and rebuild their lives.

Returning home: Jaba’s journey to community acceptance

At just six years old, Jaba’s (not his real name) life took a difficult turn when Boko Haram, a non-state armed group (NSAG) in north-east Nigeria, attacked his village and abducted him.

Emergency Medical Services restore hope in conflict-affected communities in north-east Nigeria

At just six years old, Jaba’s (not his real name) life took a difficult turn when Boko Haram, a non-state armed group (NSAG) in north-east Nigeria, attacked his village and abducted him.

Father support groups join fight against malnutrition in north-east Nigeria

In north-east Nigeria, ongoing conflict, economic hard­ship and the impact of climate change have disrupted livelihoods and displaced millions of people. This has resulted in increased food insecurity, malnu­trition and disease, which have adverse effects on chil­dren across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States.

Nigeria Humanitarian Fund: Enhancing access to clean water for displaced communities in Banki, Borno State

For people affected by the ongoing crisis in north-east Nigeria, life’s basic necessities like food and clean wa­ter can be hard to come by. “Every aspect of our daily lives revolves around looking for water,” Iza Modu, a resident of the Wajare community in Banki town, Bama Local Government Area, Borno State said.

Nigeria Humanitarian Fund: Providing a lifeline for displaced people living with disabilities

Eight years ago, 19-year-old Lydia Enoch lost her leg fol­lowing a devastating fire at her home. It changed her life. While learning to walk again was difficult, it was the so­cial stigma that proved harder to deal with.

Mobile health teams save lives in Adamawa’s hard-to-reach areas with Nigeria Humanitarian Fund support

In Bole, a remote village in Yola South, Adamawa State, in north-east Nigeria, access to healthcare is a constant chal­lenge. Ongoing conflict, financial hardship, and perennial climate-related disasters, such as flooding, have limited medical access.

Supporting the inclusion of people living with disabilities through local partners funded by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund

When an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at the Buni Yadi livestock market in Gujba local government area (LGA), in Yobe State in 2024, 12-year-old Nana’s life was changed forever.