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Première Urgence Internationale Nigeria Premiere Urgence Internationale has been present in Nigeria since early 2016.

Multiple projects have since then been implemented in strong collaboration with beneficiaries, local authorities, and traditional leaders.

New project announcementSince May 2026, PUI has been implementing a nutrition-focused project under ECHO funding in two ...
13/10/2026

New project announcement

Since May 2026, PUI has been implementing a nutrition-focused project under ECHO funding in two locations : Monguno and Gwoza LGAs (Borno State) and Mashi LGA (Katsina State). Titled "Support for Health, Integrated Emergency Lifesaving & Dignified Services (SHIELDS)," the project aims to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality through the delivery of lifesaving services.

The project operates 5 nutrition and 4 health facilities. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the local partner BOWDI, PUI delivers Community Management of Acute Malnutrition, Primary Health Care, Sexual and Reproductive Health services, and integrated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support. The health facilities have also been adapted to respond to the protection crisis in Nigeria, serving as entry points for SGBV survivors through the inclusion of help desks and case management services.

The SHIELDS project is implemented jointly with ACF, 3IS, GHIV Africa, and BOWDI. In Pulka, PUI works closely with BOWDI to deliver nutritional and health responses at both facility and community levels. BOWDI had previously collaborated with PUI under an earlier ECHO-funded project, during which it handled only the community component of the nutrition sector (IYCF, screening, and peer-to-peer group formation). Under the current project, PUI successfully transitioned the management of one nutrition facility dedicated to treating children with Severe Acute Malnutrition to BOWDI, marking a significant step forward in expanding the organization's technical capacity.

Première Urgence Internationale extends its sincere gratitude to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid for its continued support and commitment to addressing humanitarian needs in Nigeria.

After 14 months of implementation, Première Urgence Internationale is pleased to announce the successful completion of t...
29/09/2026

After 14 months of implementation, Première Urgence Internationale is pleased to announce the successful completion of the France Diplomatie-funded project delivering life-saving health and nutrition services, alongside integrated protection and psychosocial support, to conflict-affected communities in Monguno LGA (Borno State) and Kurfi LGA (Katsina State).

Amidst persistent insecurity, prolonged displacement, food insecurity, and limited healthcare access, the initiative provided essential services to Internally Displaced Persons and host communities. Through facility-based interventions including one Outpatient Therapeutic Program, two Stabilization Centres, and one Primary Health Care Centre, as well as community-led prevention and resilience activities such as peer group formation and awareness campaigns, the project reached thousands of beneficiaries.

Key achievements over the project period include:

➡ 55,886 primary healthcare consultations delivered

➡ 9,169 children treated for acute malnutrition with xx% recovery rate

➡ 5,612 pregnant and lactating women supported with maternal and reproductive health services

➡ 20,188 caregivers receiving Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) assistance

➡ 4,603 caregivers of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition accessing psychosocial support

➡ 40 Gender-Based Violence survivors receiving Clinical Management of R**e care

These outcomes were made possible through the unwavering commitment of frontline workers, community volunteers, local authorities, implementing partner GISCOR, and the resilient communities themselves.

Première Urgence Internationale sincerely thanks France Diplomatie for its continued support in addressing humanitarian needs in Nigeria.

While this project concludes, significant humanitarian challenges persist across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. PUI remains dedicated to supporting affected populations and strengthening access to vital health and nutrition services for those most in need.

Fatima Musa, a 22-year-old mother from Bama LGA in Borno State, is a single parent responsible for her 13-month-old chil...
31/08/2026

Fatima Musa, a 22-year-old mother from Bama LGA in Borno State, is a single parent responsible for her 13-month-old child. Following her escape from captivity by armed groups, she resettled in Pulka, Gwoza LGA, without family support or a local social safety net. Upon arrival, she faced significant nutritional challenges, including food insecurity that compromised her ability to breastfeed adequately.

“I escaped from the bush and came here alone. I have no family with me, no one to help me. There were nights I slept hungry, and I could feel I was not producing enough milk for my baby. I did not know where to go or who to ask for help.”

During a routine community screening conducted by PUI Community Nutrition Mobilizers, her son was identified as malnourished and was immediately enrolled in the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (Tom Brown), funded by the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF).

The program's impact was measurable within weeks. Fatima reported enhanced confidence in her caregiving abilities, citing the training as a critical factor in her improved capacity to feed and care for her son.

"The training taught me things I had never known before. How to feed my child properly, how to take care of my own health so I can take care of him. Being with the other mothers also helped me. I did not feel so alone anymore.”

Ali showed significant signs of recovery, including improved growth patterns and increased activity levels.

“My son is growing now. I can see the difference. He is more active, and I am able to breastfeed him better than before. I am grateful for PUI and everyone who has helped us.”

Today, Fatima continues to manage the challenges of displacement as a single mother. However, the PUI intervention has equipped her with essential knowledge and a sustainable support system.

The Tom Brown program served as a primary lifeline, addressing both the immediate nutritional needs of her child and the long-term capacity of the mother to ensure his continued development.

On World Humanitarian Day, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) stands in solidarity with vulnerable communities across...
19/08/2026

On World Humanitarian Day, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) stands in solidarity with vulnerable communities across Nigeria and around the world, working alongside them to provide protection, essential services, and life-saving assistance amid displacement, conflict, and natural disasters.

Above all, we recognize the resilience, courage, and determination of the communities we serve. Their strength reminds us of a fundamental truth: humanity knows no borders, and dignity belongs to everyone.

We recognize that communities are not simply recipients of humanitarian assistance. They are first responders, essential partners, and rights-holders. Their knowledge, priorities, and voices must shape the decisions that affect their safety, access to services, dignity, and future. When humanitarian action is guided by local leadership and community perspectives, it becomes more relevant, accountable, and effective.

Today, we also celebrate the commitment of PUI staff working tirelessly across the field and behind the scenes, delivering programs, coordinating responses, supporting operations, and ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most. We are united by one shared purpose: to stand with people in times of greatest need and help them build safer, more dignified futures.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our national and international partners, whose collaboration and commitment strengthen our ability to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable.

Finally, we are deeply grateful to our donors, EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, France Diplomatie, UK in Nigeria, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and Coefficient Giving, whose support makes our life-saving work possible. We also thank the Government of Nigeria for its continued support and cooperation in enabling humanitarian actors to reach communities in need.

On this World Humanitarian Day, we reaffirm our commitment to solidarity, dignity, accountability, and community-led humanitarian action.

Humanitarian action is not only about what we do for people, but also about what we can achieve together, with communities at the center.

07/08/2026

Malnutrition remains a critical challenge across Northwest Nigeria, where food insecurity, economic hardship and limited access to essential services continue to put the lives of children at risk.

With the support of the France Diplomatie (CDCS), Première Urgence Internationale is working alongside local health authorities in Katsina State to improve access to life-saving nutrition services, strengthen community awareness, and ensure early identification and referral of children affected by acute malnutrition.

One of these children is Amina*, a young girl from Kurfi LGA.

After noticing that her daughter was becoming increasingly weak and unwell, Amina’s mother sought help. Through community nutrition awareness and family MUAC screening activities supported by Première Urgence Internationale, she learned to recognize the warning signs of malnutrition and understood the importance of seeking care early.

Following referral through the nutrition programme, Amina received specialized treatment and nutritional support from PUI supported SC. After several days of care, her condition improved significantly, allowing her to continue her recovery through outpatient follow-up services closer to home.

Throughout this process, Amina’s mother also received counselling on infant and young child feeding practices, helping her support her daughter’s continued recovery and well-being.

Amina’s story highlights the importance of community-based prevention, early detection, timely referral, and quality treatment services. Through the support of Centre de Crise et de Soutien (CDCS), Première Urgence Internationale is helping vulnerable children in Katsina State access the care they need.

Closing a 2-year health and nutrition project in Northeast and Northwest NigeriaAfter two years of implementation, Premi...
30/07/2026

Closing a 2-year health and nutrition project in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria

After two years of implementation, Première Urgence Internationale is proud to mark the completion of the ECHO funded project supporting vulnerable communities in Borno and Katsina States, Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

In a context marked by protracted displacement, food insecurity and limited access to healthcare services, the project aimed to improve access to life-saving health, nutrition, and psychosocial support services for women, children, and other vulnerable populations.

Thanks to the support of the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, Première Urgence Internationale and its partner were able to deliver integrated services across both states, contributing to improved health outcomes and strengthened community resilience.

Over the course of the project:

-> 210 396 primary healthcare consultations were provided
-> 23 870 children suffering from acute malnutrition received treatment
-> 12 852 pregnant and lactating women benefited from maternal and reproductive health services
-> 27 429 caregivers received Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) support
-> 643 individuals accessed psychosocial support services
-> 105 112 community members were reached through health awareness raising activities

These achievements were made possible through the dedication of frontline health workers, community volunteers, local authorities, our implementing partner BOWDI, and most importantly, the communities themselves.

Première Urgence Internationale extends its sincere gratitude to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid for its continued support and commitment to addressing humanitarian needs in Nigeria.

While this project comes to an end, humanitarian needs remain significant across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. Première Urgence Internationale remains committed to supporting affected communities and strengthening access to essential health and nutrition services for those most in need.

From Critical Condition to Recovery: Isa’s StoryWhen Isa Mohammed arrived at a health facility in Pulka, he was fighting...
25/05/2026

From Critical Condition to Recovery: Isa’s Story

When Isa Mohammed arrived at a health facility in Pulka, he was fighting for his life.

At just eight months old, Isa was suffering from severe acute malnutrition and severe bronchopneumonia. Weak and struggling to breathe, he was urgently referred to the Stabilization Centre supported by Première Urgence Internationale (PUI).

Since losing his mother shortly after birth, Isa has been cared for by extended family members in a community already affected by insecurity and limited access to livelihoods.

When his caregiver brought him to the health centre, she feared the worst.

The Première Urgence Internationale medical team immediately began life-saving treatment: oxygen therapy, antibiotics, and therapeutic feeding. Day after day, the team closely monitored Isa’s fragile condition.

“The boy was extremely weak when he arrived. Every intervention mattered,” recalls Première Urgence Internationale Nurse. “Seeing him gradually regain strength was incredibly rewarding.”

After six weeks of treatment, Isa’s condition improved significantly. His weight increased from 3 kg to 4 kg, allowing him to continue his recovery through outpatient care.

Today, Isa continues to grow stronger and now weighs 6.4 kg.

“When I brought Isa here, I had completely lost hope.” his caregiver said. “I thank God first, and then the Première Urgence Internationale team. I did not spend any money, and yet my child survived.”

Isa’s recovery highlights the importance of free, timely nutrition and health services for children facing severe acute malnutrition.

With the support of EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, Première Urgence Internationale continues to provide life-saving care and strengthens the continuum of treatment between stabilization centres and outpatient nutrition programmes in conflict-affected areas such as Pulka.

On 26 March 2026, Première Urgence Internationale, in partnership with Bridge for Women Development Initiative, convened...
16/04/2026

On 26 March 2026, Première Urgence Internationale, in partnership with Bridge for Women Development Initiative, convened an Advocacy and Learning Session alongside the commemoration of International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls.”

Funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office under the Lifesaving, Empowerment and Resilience Project, the session brought together government stakeholders, humanitarian actors, and community representatives to strengthen protection outcomes in Bama, Pulka, and Monguno. It served as a platform to translate field-based evidence into concrete, context-responsive actions, grounded in the lived experiences of women and girls in affected communities.

Discussions, informed by protection monitoring, safety audits, and community feedback mechanisms. They highlighted critical protection risks, including exposure to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), limited access to justice and survivor-centered services, unsafe and non-gender-sensitive infrastructure, and heightened economic vulnerability driving negative coping strategies.

Women-led organizations shared practical insights on how locally led interventions, supported through cash-based initiatives, contribute to strengthening community-based protection mechanisms and reducing risks. They also emphasized the need for scale-up and sustained support.

The session reinforced the urgency of coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches to protection, including strengthening referral pathways, improving access to quality GBV and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, and investing in safe, inclusive infrastructure.

Stakeholders reaffirmed commitments to enhancing accountability to affected populations, scaling up survivor-centered service delivery, and strengthening community-based protection systems. The discussions also underscored that achieving durable protection impact requires sustained donor investment, stronger government ownership, and the central role of locally led responses.

PUI recognizes the essential support provided by UK in Nigeria and remains committed to alleviating the suffering of women and girls in Nigeria.

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