At just 12 years old, Abdul has already experienced more loss than most people face in a lifetime.
Abdul is growing up in the midst of the protracted humanitarian crisis in Northeast Nigeria. Today, he is in JSS 2, living in an IDP camp and growing up without the family support every child deserves.
“I don’t even know my parents.”
His story reflects the humanitarian reality facing many children and young people in Northeast Nigeria: displacement, loss of family support, interrupted education, limited opportunities and the struggle to meet basic needs.
For young people like Abdul, humanitarian assistance can mean access to food, shelter, education, protection, and other essential support needed to survive and rebuild their lives.
As Nigeria moves towards a more nationally and locally led humanitarian system, the way we coordinate, respond and remain accountable to affected communities is changing. But one question must remain at the centre of this transition: how do we ensure that young people are not simply seen as people who need support, but as active participants whose voices, experiences and ideas shape the decisions that affect their lives and communities?
This is why you cannot sit this one out.
The Northeast Youth in Crisis Confab 4.0 is your opportunity to bring your experience, ideas and solutions to the table, and help shape what a more inclusive, accountable and youth-responsive humanitarian future looks like.
Applications are now open. Click Here to apply and be part of the conversation.
Abdul’s story reminds us that a crisis can take away a child’s family, stability, and opportunities. But our communities can help ensure that the crisis does not take away their future.
With as little as ₦3,000, you can sponsor a young person affected by crisis, helping them access opportunities to learn, participate, connect and build a future beyond survival.
Application Link Below
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