Project Funders/Partners
GCERF/ACTION AID
Project Year
2022-2023
project Location
Kano States
Building Community Capacity for Peace and Resilience
Capacity-building activities bring community stakeholders together to strengthen knowledge, leadership and locally led approaches to preventing violence and promoting peaceful communities.
Amplifying Women’s Voices Against Violence
Community advocacy and awareness activities engage women and community members in promoting safer communities and strengthening collective action against violence.
Bringing Stakeholders Together for Peace
The project creates platforms for community leaders, government institutions, security stakeholders and civil society actors to strengthen coordination and collective responses to emerging issues.
Supporting Community-Led Action
Community members are supported to participate in practical activities that strengthen ownership, responsibility and resilience within their communities.
Empowering Youth as Champions for Peace
Young people are mobilized and supported to become positive voices for peace while challenging violent extremism, social vices and harmful behaviours within their communities.
Strengthening Economic Resilience
Livelihood support helps create opportunities for beneficiaries to strengthen their economic resilience and improve their ability to pursue sustainable income-generating activities.
Using Youth Engagement to Promote Social Cohesion
Positive youth engagement creates opportunities for teamwork, dialogue and social connection while encouraging young people to contribute to peaceful communities.
Women Leading Community Advocacy
Women are supported to raise their voices, participate in advocacy and contribute to conversations around peace, security and community wellbeing.
Strengthening Dialogue with Community Leadership
Engagement with community leadership supports dialogue, strengthens relationships and promotes collaborative approaches to peace and development.