Nigeria - Humanitarian Assistance - Action Against Hunger 2016

February 2016 - The intensification of the conflict between Boko Haram and Nigerian armed forces throughout 2015 has led to massive displacement in north-eastern Nigeria as well as a substantial outflux of refugees to neighbouring countries. The number of internally displaced persons has doubled since 2015 rising from 1 million to over 2.2 million people. Overall the crisis is directly affecting more than 14 million people in Nigeria of which 7 million will require humanitarian assistance in 2016. Of this amount over 3 million conflict-affected people are currently beyond the reach of humanitarian actors due to the prevailing insecurity. Assistance and protection will also be vital for displaced populations seeking to return to their home areas as ongoing insecurity and Boko Haram’s destruction of homes lands and infrastructure has increased overall vulnerability. With GAC's support Action Against Hunger is helping to assist up to 30 000 conflict-affected people in Yobe State. Project activities include: (1) providing cash transfers benefitting up to 5 625 people; (2) rehabilitating 15 water points and building 15 latrines across health facilities and informal settlements; and (3) providing hygiene kits to up to 1 500 vulnerable households.

The expected immediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased capacity of vulnerable households to meet their basic needs; (2) improved access to safe water hygiene and sanitation services; and (3) increased access to essential household items. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.