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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.

25/05/2026

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.

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.

18/03/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day, PUI orchestrated a comprehensive series of interventions in Bama LGA, Nigeria, designed to bridge the gap between legal rights and community reality for vulnerable women. The efforts began on March 13, 2026, in the Hausari community, where access to justice is often hindered by distance and cost. Deploying a specialized mobile unit staffed with legal counselors, GBV case workers, and midwives, PUI brought essential services directly to 50 participants, the vast majority of whom were women. This outreach went beyond general awareness; it provided actionable legal counsel on housing and land rights, civil documentation, and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act. The impact was immediate and tangible: while 28 women received individual counseling on issues ranging from resource denial to child neglect, the team successfully identified and referred three critical GBV cases for specialized support, ensuring that survivors were not left in silence.

Complementing this direct service delivery, PUI facilitated a strategic roundtable dialogue at the Bama One Stop Centre, fostering a broader cultural shift. This platform united traditional leaders, women-led groups, and key stakeholders to confront the root causes of inequality through discussions on positive masculinity and women’s leadership. The dialogue highlighted a holistic approach to protection, showcasing how economic empowerment and infrastructure improvements serve as vital safety nets. Stakeholders reviewed recent interventions, including the distribution of pasta-making and grinding machines to boost women’s economic independence, and the installation of streetlights to secure community spaces against nighttime harassment.

The culmination of these activities was a renewed sense of shared responsibility among community members and leaders. Feedback from the sessions revealed a strong appreciation for the accessibility of services and the opportunity for open discourse on women’s rights. Community leaders explicitly committed to sustaining this momentum, promising to support greater female inclusion in decision-making structures and to collaborate closely with government bodies. By weaving together direct legal aid, economic support, and community-led advocacy, PUI’s initiative not only addressed immediate protection needs but also laid the groundwork for a more inclusive and secure environment for women and girls.

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

08/03/2026

Across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, women are at the heart of their communities’ resilience. Every day, they care for their families, support one another and navigate the challenges brought by years of conflict, displacement, economic hardship and climate shocks.

Yet women and girls also face some of the greatest barriers. Across the country, more than 3.5 million people are internally displaced, many living in communities where access to healthcare, protection services and livelihoods remains limited. In these conditions, women and girls are disproportionately exposed to gender-based violence, early and forced marriage, and exclusion from education and decision-making.

The crisis is also visible in the growing nutrition emergency. Across Nigeria, 6.4 million children are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026, placing immense pressure on mothers and female caregivers striving to protect their children’s health despite insecurity and displacement.

Through programmes supported by EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), UK in Nigeria (FCDO) and France Diplomatie (CDCS), Première Urgence Internationale works alongside communities and local partners to support women and girls in crisis-affected areas.

Our teams treat children suffering from acute malnutrition, provide sexual and reproductive health services, support survivors of gender-based violence and strengthen livelihoods so that women can rebuild safer and more resilient futures for themselves and their families.

On this International Women’s Rights Day, we reaffirm a simple truth: protecting the rights, health and dignity of women and girls is essential to building stronger and more resilient communities.

03/03/2026

When Amina* (name changed), a 35 years old woman, arrived at a support center in Mashi, Katsina, she was five months pregnant and experiencing domestic violence, a situation that put both her health and safety at risk.

Through a project supported by UK in Nigeria (FCDO), women affected by gender-based violence can access coordinated medical, psychosocial, and protection services.

With this support, Amina received care for her pregnancy, psychosocial support to help her cope with trauma, and was referred to SWODEN, PUI’s local partner, for livelihood services aimed at strengthening her independence and safety.

Amina* testified: “I was afraid and exhausted when I arrived. Today, I feel supported and hopeful for my child and myself.”

11/02/2026

In November 2025, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) launched a new nutrition project funded by the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund in Bama, Gwoza (Pulka), and Monguno LGAs of Borno State.

In Northeast Nigeria, where years of conflict, displacement, and limited access to basic services continue to expose children under five to acute malnutrition and its life-threatening consequences, the project focuses on strengthening early detection as well as community-based prevention and treatment through the Tom Brown Approach.

Through active community-level screening, trained Community Nutrition Mobilizers screen children for moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and ensure timely referral to appropriate nutrition services when required.

Caregivers of children affected by MAM participate in peer-to-peer groups led by trained lead mothers. Through practical cooking demonstrations using locally available ingredients, they learn how to prepare nutritious supplementary meals and are supported to continue these practices over an eight-week programme cycle.

By strengthening caregivers’ knowledge and promoting early action at community level, the intervention aims to prevent children’s nutritional status from deteriorating into more severe stages of malnutrition while building household resilience.

PUI recognizes the essential support provided by United Nations OCHA and remains committed to alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable people in Nigeria.

10/12/2025

COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2025 & CLOSING OF THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM CAMPAIGN

In this day, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) would like to take the time to commemorates World Human Rights Day. PUI reaffirms its commitment to promoting dignity, equality, and the protection of fundamental human rights for all individuals, especially the most vulnerable.

Over the past 16 days, we stood together with communities, partners, and stakeholders to amplify voices, challenge harmful norms, and advocate for safe, inclusive environments for women, girls, and all persons at risk.

Today, PUI reinforces shared responsibility to continue this work every day, not just during these 16 days.

• Every person has the right to live free from violence, discrimination, and abuse.
• Access to justice, safety, and essential services is a fundamental human right.
• Protecting human rights strengthens communities, promotes peace, and drives sustainable development.
• Empowering women and girls is essential to achieving equality and breaking cycles of violence.
• Human rights are universal, inalienable, and must be upheld at all times.

Voice from the Community on the 16 days of activism activity:

Hakimi, Pulka:
"We used to have a knowledge gap concerning abuse of women and girls. But now, I can confidently say that out of ten people, at least seven are aware of the dangers of abuse. We can proudly say that PUI has created a positive impact in the Pulka community."

This testimony reflects the real impact of collective efforts and the importance of continued advocacy, awareness, and community empowerment.

PUI acknowledges the vital funding support from our donors, the UK in Nigeria (FCDO), CDCS, and EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), which enable these lifesaving interventions. Their partnership continues to strengthen our protection and humanitarian interventions across communities.

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03/12/2025

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2025

Today, Première Urgence Internationale joins the global community in promoting inclusion, accessibility, and dignity for persons with disabilities.

Across its areas of intervention, PUI observes the challenges and stigmatization that persons with disabilities continue to face in being fully recognized and treated as equal members of society.

Through all its activities PUI remains committed to:
✔ Ensuring equal access to essential services
✔ Supporting inclusive humanitarian programs
✔ Breaking stigma and discrimination
✔ Creating safer, more accessible communities for all

In Katsina state, PUI has commemorate the Day through activities such as community gatherings and targeted awareness sessions, with persons with disability, youth, community groups, and PUI staff as the primary audience.

This commemorative event also forms part of the broader 16 Days of Activism, during which PUI carries out sustained advocacy efforts.

PUI acknowledges the vital funding support from our donors, UK in Nigeria (FCDO), France Diplomatie (CDCS) and EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) for enabling these lifesaving interventions.

01/12/2025

🌍 WORLD AIDS DAY 2025

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Standing Together to End HIV & AIDS

Every year on December 1st, the world unites to commemorate World AIDS Day, a global event dedicated to increasing awareness, showing support for people living with HIV, and remembering those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.

For the 2025 commemoration, PUI aligns with the global theme:

“Ending AIDS by 2030: Communities Lead the Way”

Across all our operational bases in Northwest Nigeria (Zamfara and Katsina States) and Northeast Nigeria (Bama, Monguno, and Gwoza LGAs in Borno State), PUI teams are carrying out coordinated activities aimed at increasing knowledge, strengthening prevention, and promoting access to quality health services.

In Zamfara, PUI conducted an interactive HIV/AIDS awareness session at the Girls Secondary School in Bungudu. The team addressed students’ questions, clarified misconceptions about transmission, and emphasized the importance of voluntary testing. The session also highlighted young people’s role in reducing stigma and promoting accurate information within their communities.

This commemorative event also forms part of the broader 16 Days of Activism, during which PUI carries out sustained advocacy efforts.

PUI acknowledges the vital funding support from our donors, (FCDO), CDCS and EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) for enabling these lifesaving interventions.

25/11/2025

Today marks the launch of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, observed annually from 25 November to 10 December. The 2025 edition focuses on the theme “Unite to End Violence Against All Women and Girls.”

This theme strongly resonates with PUI Nigeria’s commitment to delivering essential services for survivors of gender-based violence and addressing the socio-cultural norms that undermine a safe environment.

PUI Nigeria stands in solidarity with the global call to action and will actively engage across its bases in Borno, Katsina, and Zamfara States. Throughout the campaign period, PUI will work closely with communities to enhance awareness, reinforce prevention mechanisms, and promote safe and inclusive spaces for all.

Over the next 16 days, our teams will:

◆ Raise awareness on GBV, harmful traditional practices, and digital violence;

◆ Strengthen collaboration with authorities and community leaders;

◆ Promote active participation of men, women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in advocacy efforts.

PUI also acknowledges the vital funding support from our donors, UK in Nigeria (FCDO), France Diplomatie (CDCS), EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) for enabling these lifesaving interventions.

Together, we stand to end all forms of violence against women and girls. 🧡

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