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Insurgency spiked crime rate, but this software beats it down

Yahuza Abdulkadir

June 29, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri

To prevent crimes related to tricycles in Maiduguri, Nigeria, the SecureN software was created to verify the vehicles through a registration process. Once they are vetted by a state association, operators and owners are given an identity card, certificate, and QR code for riders to scan before they board. The program also collects tax money.

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Moved by Experience: PWD-led Initiative is Building Safe Space for Persons with Disabilities in Borno

Yahuza Abdulkadir

June 28, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri

Via educational workshops, the provision of mobility devices, and entrepreneurial support, a Polio-survivor-led initiative in Nigeria is reducing stigmas about disabilities and helping eradicate polio diseases. Since 2017, the crowd-funded group has assisted more than 200 people with disabilities and reduced the number of folks who have to ask for alms on the streets.

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Amidst Lean Resources, this Foundation Devises Means to Secure Future for Poor Children in Taraba

Yahuza Abdulkadir

June 16, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Sabon Gari, Taraba State

The Umayya Danejo Foundation provides financial support to help out-of-school children enroll in classes and complete exit examinations. The organization also runs a food aid program and has a partnership with tailoring centers where students can learn hands-on trade skills.

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From a WhatsApp platform to physical sessions, this Nigerian initiative is helping women affected by conflict navigate their trauma

Yahuza Abdulkadir

May 24, 2023 |

Minority Africa |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri

FeelNHeal is a safe space where women who were displaced due to conflict can prioritize their mental health. The Nigerian initiative helps young girls and women heal using outreach, education, connections with professional therapists, and group sessions that include art and games.

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BitLab Innovation Hub is influencing STEM education among out-of-school children in Taraba

Yahuza Abdulkadir

April 19, 2023 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Taraba State

BitLab Innovation Hub offers a STEM program geared at out-of-school children, which provides hands-on training to prepare them for careers in technology. The school has trained 105 children so far.

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With a support fund, CATAI is addressing the barriers to girl child education in Adamawa

Yahuza Abdulkadir

March 23, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Adamawa

The Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative oversees the Educate A Girl project, which advocates for increased funding for public schooling and distributes radio dramas that discuss gender barriers to education for girls.

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