FJDP, in collaboration with UNHCR Nigeria, has played a crucial role in empowering vulnerable internally displaced women at Naka Camp in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue state. These women received training in two key areas: pastry-making and artificial nail application. These income-generating activities not only equip these IDPs with valuable skills, but they also offer a path towards…
In an earnest endeavor to provide solace to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have endured multiple displacements due to ongoing violence, many of whom have lost their social connections and are grappling with profound trauma, FJDP conducted Psychosocial and Trauma Healing sessions in Naka Camp, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. The goal was to alleviate the emotional…
The UNHCR Deputy Country Representative (Protection), Bernadette Muteshi, paid a visit to the Ikyogen refugee settlement with the aim of assessing the work done by FJDP, one of the UNHCR implementing partners, to find ways of improving the lives of forcibly displaced persons. Highlights of the visit included the supervision and commissioning of various projects carried out by FJDP with…
Yesterday, FJDP, in partnership with Caritas Nigeria under the project “Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement” (SCALE, Y2), commenced a three-day training in Benue State. The training focused on key strategies in risk mitigation and responding to SGBV (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) and CEFM (Child, Early, and Forced Marriage) for CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) and traditional and religious leaders. The…
The Foundation for Justice, Development and Peace (FJDP), Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, was in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, on 21st March 2023 to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Although International Women’s Day is globally marked on 8th March each year, FJDP was unable to commemorate the day with the…
There have been continued attacks on farmers in various communities across Benue State. It will be recalled that in May 2021, at Tse Ancha in Abagena community, an attack was carried out by suspected herders on farmers. A similar incident was recorded again in April 2022 at Abagena, where many lives were lost. Tragically, this sad event occurred again on…
