In our effort to provide proper support to those displaced by the recent flooding in Makurdi, Benue State, the FJDP team conducted a thorough assessment of the Wadata and Iniongun communities by boat. The devastation we witnessed was heartbreaking—entire houses along the riverbanks were completely submerged, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed. Businesses, rice farms, and livelihoods were…
We regret to report the recent flood in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, which has displaced thousands of residents from their homes. These individuals are now seeking refuge in temporary shelters provided by the government. Currently, those displaced from the Iniongun community and nearby riverbank areas in Wadata are taking shelter at NKST Central Primary School in Wadata, while others…
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…
