News and Stories: Nigeria
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New Classrooms for Students in Nigeria
Relieving overcrowding in Lake Chad Region schools improved attendance and opportunities for students to learn.
Peace Ambassadors Prevent Community Conflicts in Nigeria
Building social cohesion and inclusion of marginalized people helps prevent small disagreements from escalating into larger conflicts.
Fostering Recovery with Food and Shelter in Nigeria
Traumatized and displaced by conflict, families are now able to build new lives with improved nutrition and living conditions.
CRS Receives Hero Award in Fight Against Polio in Nigeria
Countering HIV Stigma in Nigeria
A CRS-supported project helps families manage living with HIV through disclosure of status and peer and professional support.
Savings Groups Spur Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
With access to financial services a major challenge, CRS’ savings groups enable participants to better manage finances and grow sustainable livelihoods.
Savings-led Microfinance Helps Nigerians Build Business
Access to financial services enables savings group members to increase earnings that in turn fuel more savings and investments.
Innovative Farming Practices Increase Crop Yields in Nigeria
As farmers learn new techniques and use higher quality seed, they’re seeing more crops per acre and passing on new methods to others.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Nigerian Camp
Internally displaced people and their host community receive critical services to reduce disease and increase personal health.
Preventing Severe Malnutrition in Nigeria
A CRS program also offers caregivers training on hygiene and healthy food preparation for children age 5 years and younger