Nigeria: Education Crisis Response Program Community Engagement

With more than 2 million people displaced by insurgents in northeastern Nigeria, it takes a community effort to meet the needs of internally displaced children. USAID's Education Crisis Response program works closely with communities that host internally displaced children and youth, relying on Community Coalitions to support teachers and champion continued education.... Read More

Nigeria: Instructors Meet Unique Needs of Displaced Children

Teachers working with Nigeria's internally displaced children and youth, many of whom have been traumatized by insurgent violence, are called upon to do far more than teach. USAID's Education Crisis Response program provides teachers at non-formal learning centers specialized sensitivity training and guides them in creating a friendly, welcoming and supportive learning environment.... Read More

Nigeria: Providing Hope to Displaced Children

Ten-year old Dinah's mother was killed by insurgents. Her home and village were destroyed. She is one among hundreds of thousands of Nigerian children and youth whose lives have been derailed by violence. Fortunately, through USAID’s Education Crisis Response program, internally displaced children like Dinah have the chance to continue their education in one of the program's community based non-formal learning centers.... Read More