The mountain introduced itself first. I did not believe people lived there. As we climbed higher into the Mambila Plateau, I expected isolation. What I met instead was an entire city sitting confidently on the mountain. Nearly 20,000 people. Banks. Hotels. Churches. Mosques. People going about their lives. That moment forced
Eighteen-year-old Aisha Yisha from Kudai community was once a shy girl who barely spoke to her parents. For years, her family’s way of communication was through a small chalkboard—a symbol of silence and distance. Whenever Aisha had something to say, she wrote it down. Words spoken directly were rare, especially
As we reflect on 2025, one word stands out clearly for us at ActionAid Nigeria: gratitude. This year, we are deeply thankful for every Community Sponsorship supporter who chose to walk alongside us, believe in our work, and stand in solidarity with the communities we serve. Your partnership continues to
With her toothless grin and wrinkled skin, as testaments of the blessing of the ages, but with contagious energy and wit, “There are stories on the lips of the elder” the old lady said as she retells old memories of Kupto. During its days of lack of amenities (healthcare and
Stretching out for miles without any sign of civilization, in what appears to be a people forgotten by its government; left to fend for themselves, is Panguru. Panguru is a hard-to-reach community in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe state. The journey to Panguru in the beginning, seemed like a
Kupto, a community in Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe state, had no functional healthcare centre and clean water. To cater to their healthcare needs, they travel long distances to Bajoga or Tongo (the LGA centre). The people of Kupto were also left to their fate to get water from
Access to education is a huge challenge at Raishe Community. Children from this farming community are least motivated to attending school. It appears that there is no incentive to attending school. So, when ActionAid through ASURPI, its local partner began to work with the community, it focused on creating incentives
Ovuoba qualifies for a hard-to-reach community. The road is long, bumpy, and dusty. Ovuoba is about 2 hours drive from the State capital – Abakaliki; it is far-flung from the infrastructure which dots the State capital; not even the crumbs of infrastructure can be seen in this community. At
For more than 3years, Uzoamaka Nwamba, 35, worked her fingers to the bone; tilling the soil, weeding grasses and harvesting crops. Uzoamaka resumed to the farm by 6a.m and completes her daily task by 6p.m. She earned 300 Naira daily after the laborious work in the farm. Her choices were
