28/07/2026
MAF flies humanitarian workers to the Lake Chad region to provide essential assistance to host communities and internally displaced persons, including non-food items, hygiene kits, emergency shelters, latrines, and water boreholes.
This region is one of the most dangerous spots in Chad, ravaged by Boko Haram. Although the extremist group was started in northern Nigeria, Boko Haram has expanded into Lake Chad region, spanning northeastern Nigeria, northern Cameroon, Chad, and southeastern Niger leading to the displacement and deaths of many people.
Families have been forced to flee their homes, and access to schools, healthcare, and food has become more difficult.
Right now, MAF is the only air transportation to the Lake Chad region. The journey by road is very uncertain as it poses security threats. Travelling with MAF significantly facilitates their work by speeding up the deployment of staff to operational areas. This reduces exposure to security risks on the road and lightens the logistical burden of moving between locations.