Nigeria: Maiduguri - Cash Working Group, 24 August 2023 [Meeting Minutes]

Agenda Items/Discussion

Introduction

Participants of the meeting were welcomed by Mary Sunday (CWG IM support) to the online meeting. The meeting minutes were adopted.

Review of Action Points

NCVA POLICY UPDATE

• The CVA landscape mapping data collection is concluded.
• Data cleaning and analysis are currently worked on, and the final product will be shared with the NCVA consultant.
• Further plans on the NCVA needs assessment presentation will be communicated by the FMHSDS

CARITAS NIGERIA CASH BASED INTERVENTION (CBI) METHODOLOGY

• CCFN's activities encompass a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, water and sanitation, livelihoods, emergency response, and advocacy. Caritas Nigeria collaborates with local communities, government agencies, international partners, and other stakeholders to implement programs and projects that address the needs and challenges faced by the communities they serve.
• Caritas Nigeria focuses on empowering individuals and communities, promoting sustainable development, and improving the overall well-being of the people they assist. Through their initiatives, CCFN aims to build resilient communities, reduce poverty, enhance access to basic services, and promote social justice.
• It's important to note that specific information about CCFN's current projects, initiatives, and impact may vary, as organizations like CCFN continue to evolve and adapt their programs to meet the changing needs of the communities they serve.
• The Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) has been involved in implementing Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs in the northeast region of Nigeria since 2016, which has been affected by conflicts and humanitarian crises.