Portrait Of Lake Child Initiative

18/05/2026

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10/05/2026

15/04/2026

UNFPA Nigeria (The United Nations Population Fund) Nigeria convened partners under the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility (GBV AoR) from Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States for a strategic review, learning, and planning session held at Ibom Resort in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

The engagement served as an important platform to assess GBV coordination core functions, strengthen the GBV Sector Strategy, enhance GBV Information Management Systems, and collectively refine key frameworks such as the GBV Sub-Sector Strategy, Localization Strategy, and the 2026 Workplan. The sessions were interactive, solution-oriented, and designed to promote stronger coherence among partners.

As a key GBV implementing partner within the AoR, the Portrait Of Lake Child Initiative (PLCI) made meaningful contributions to the discussions, bringing in practical field experiences, community-level insights, and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and survivor-centred programming.

A major highlight of the meeting was the joint review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the three BAY states, alongside the agreement on clear and actionable priorities to improve coordination, accountability, and the overall impact of GBV interventions.

PLCI specifically led the SOP review process for Yobe State and played an active role in reviewing the three-year strategic documents, ensuring that local realities and community perspectives were adequately integrated into the planning process.

In addition, PLCI engaged in key interactive sessions, including team-building activities, further strengthening collaboration and partnership among GBV actors.

04/04/2026

Portrait of Lake Child Initiative in Partnership with Roadmap for Women and Youth Development taking a bold step to implement a maternal and Malnutrition Action through community awareness, response, and Empowerment project to strengthen the localisation agenda in Yobe State
UNICEF Nigeria
Roadmap for women and youth development - Rawyod
Portrait Of Lake Child Initiative

10/03/2026

Earlier today Portrait Of Lake Child Initiative Supports Vulnerable Households from the Pompom Community.

Portrait of Lake Child Initiative (PLCI), in partnership with the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), successfully supported over 150 vulnerable households from Pompom Community in Gujba LGA with essential food items.
Due to security challenges in the community, beneficiaries were carefully screened and invited to a safe location, in Damaturu where the distribution was conducted in a transparent and organized manner.
This intervention reflects PLCI’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening community resilience across Northeast Nigeria.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

PLCI Empowering the Vision of Amina

This International Women’s Day, the Portrait of Lake Child Initiative (PLCI) celebrates the power of investment in young women. When we "Give" tools and mentorship, our communities "Gain" leaders and storytellers.
Amina’s journey began with a passion for photography and a lack of resources. Through PLCI’s support providing essential cameras, a laptop for professional editing, and mentorship, Amina has transformed into a skilled documentarian.
Amina is no longer just a subject of a story; she is the one holding the lens, documenting resilience and healing in Northeast Nigeria.
Let’s continue to Give so that more young women like Amina can Gain their future.
UNDP in Nigeria UNFPA Nigeria UN Women Nigeria

08/03/2026

On this International Women’s Day, Portrait Of Lake Child Initiative celebrate the resilience, strength, and leadership of women and girls everywhere around the world. At the Portrait of Lake Child Initiative, we remain committed to empowering young women, nurturing their potential, and creating opportunities where their voices are heard. When women rise, communities thrive, and the future becomes brighter for all.

24/02/2026

Portrait Of Lake Child Initiative had a productive engagement during our advocacy visit to the head office of Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI) in Yobe State. The meeting focused on exploring partnership opportunities and strengthening strategies to align the PLCI’s programs with the localisation agenda, while enhancing institutional capacity.

The TCDI management warmly welcomed our team and commended PLCI 's efforts in strengthening the partnership. They also expressed readiness to support PLCI’s growth by opening opportunities for PLCI interns to gain practical experience in human resource management, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation.

19/02/2026

Today, the Portrait Of Lake Child Initiative visited the Yobe State Primary Health Care Management Board to explore partnership opportunities on maternal and child healthcare initiatives. Both parties discussed collaboration strategies and agreed to develop a MoU for joint project implementation to strengthen primary healthcare services in Yobe State.