LHI Newsletter: Strengthening Resilience, Restoring Dignity, Transforming Lives

Life Helpers Initiative operates across eleven states in Nigeria, supporting populations affected by poverty, displacement, conflict and climate-related hardship with integrated programmes in health, education, livelihood, agriculture and gender equity.

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In this edition

• Opening doors to learning for displaced and out-of-school children in Sokoto
• FCT impact in 2025
• The meeting that changed the response
• Hope restored through care in Shagari
• Azima: from early marriage to a future stitched with hope
• Touching lives through agriculture: the Noma Tushen Arziki hub in Wamakko

Gender equity across every programme

Women, men, girls and boys are supported according to their specific needs. Women lead savings groups, farmer associations and community committees. Girls benefit from education support, hygiene promotion and protection awareness, while women access healthcare, livelihoods and financial inclusion. Community engagement addresses gender-based violence prevention, child protection and social inclusion.

Economic stability and self-reliance

Through Village Savings and Loan Associations, women and men save regularly, access small loans and invest in petty trading, agro-processing and services. Cash-based transfers and cash-for-work provide short-term relief while contributing to sanitation and environmental improvement.

WeSpeak (Muyi Magana)

LHI's weekly radio programme in Sokoto State covers health, education, livelihood, agriculture and gender equity, and gives communities space for questions, feedback and complaints. Learn more.