NIGÉRIA: Fresh starts, new skills for internally displaced children

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Postado novembro 7, 2016 .
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NIGÉRIA:

Fresh starts, new skills for internally displaced children

[/vc_column_text][/vc_coluna][/vc_row][vc_row][largura da coluna_vc=”2/3″][vc_column_text]For thousands of displaced children and youth across Northern Nigeria, a long and perilous journey is finally giving way to hope and healing. In partnership with USAID’s Education Crisis Response program, host communities are providing these traumatized youth with shelter, apoio psicossocial, education and skills to regain stability and chart a brighter future.[/vc_column_text][vc_separador][vc_row_inner][largura vc_column_inner =”1/3″][vc_column_text]After fleeing attacks on her village by Boko Haram, Lillian (above) enrolled in a non-formal learning center and recently earned a place at a formal school. Foto de David Snyder.

 

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When Boko Haram attacked, 14-year-old Lillian and her family fled. For out-of-school, displaced and traumatized children like Lillian, the Education Crisis Response Program offers a chance to resume their educations and ultimately return to formal school.

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Sixteen-year-old Muhammed learned how to make little jars of scented lotion through an after-class program. For internally displaced teens like him, having a trade helps them regain stability and chart a future.

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Violence in Northern Nigeria has forced more than 2 million people to flee their homes. Many of them have sought support and shelter in host communities that are stepping up in cooperation with USAID.

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In the remote village of Lauki, USAID and local residents are finding ways to create greater access to quality education for displaced school-aged children. A community-built school is benefiting local and displaced children alike.

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