Mercy Corps - Nigeria

24/04/2026

NHF Spotlight: Lifesaving Response in Borno & Yobe

With support from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund managed by United Nations OCHA Nigeria, Mercy Corps is delivering an integrated Nutrition and WASH response to 153,200 people across nine LGAs in Borno and Yobe.

Targeting children under five and vulnerable women, the program combines treatment of acute malnutrition with improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene—addressing both immediate needs and root causes.

Following successful setup and early implementation, the response is now scaling to reach the most vulnerable communities.

22/04/2025

🌍 This Earth Day, we choose hope. We choose action. We choose Nigeria.

At Mercy Corps Nigeria, we believe every seed of change we plant today has the power to grow into a forest of impact for tomorrow. From restoring degraded farmlands, to training youth in climate-smart agriculture, to helping communities rebuild after floods, our mission is rooted in protecting both people and planet.

Because climate resilience isn’t just about saving the earth, it’s about preserving lives, livelihoods, and futures. It's about ensuring our daughters and sons inherit a world where they can thrive. This Earth Day, we stand with the communities we serve, who show us daily what it means to be resilient, innovative, and brave in the face of a changing climate.

Together, we’re not just responding to crisis, we’re building a greener, stronger, and more sustainable Nigeria.

💚 Happy from all of us at Mercy Corps Nigeria.

20/03/2025

Through the ECHO-funded Serving Underserved Needs (SUN) program, Mercy Corps, in partnership with MonClub International, is empowering 600 crisis-affected households with the tools, knowledge, and skills to grow nutritious vegetables year-round.

With backyard gardening tools in hand and expert training from Mercy Corps village agents, farmers are learning to cultivate resilience—one seed, one harvest, one meal at a time. These gardens are more than just food sources; they are pathways to self-reliance, nutrition, and food security for families facing crisis.

Imagine a future where every household in Marte can grow its own fresh, green vegetables—providing children with vital nutrients, strengthening community resilience, and breaking the cycle of hunger for good!

Swipe to see the impact in action! 👉📸

Together, we are planting the seeds of change. Join us in celebrating these incredible farmers by sharing this post! 💚

19/03/2025

In Marte, Borno State, farmers are not just growing crops—they are growing hope, resilience, and a future free from hunger. At our kitchen gardening demonstration farm, supported by the ECHO-funded Serving Underserved Needs (SUN) program, communities are learning how to cultivate diverse, nutritious crops that enhance food security and self-sufficiency.

But food security goes beyond farming. Clean environments and good hygiene save lives!

This is what resilience looks like. This is the power of humanitarian action. 💪🏾

🚀 Join us. Support us. Amplify this impact. 📢 Together, we can scale these solutions and transform lives.



European Union in Nigeria GlobalGiving The Global Fund World Food Programme Direct Relief Gates Foundation Aliko Dangote Foundation

13/01/2025

Mitigating Farmer-Herder Conflicts: Insights and Lessons Learned

We are thrilled to invite you to the COMITAS II Program Closeout Learning Dissemination Webinar!

Join us as we share key insights from the Mitigation of Conflict Over Natural Resources between farmer and herder communities in Adamawa, Taraba, and Gombe States, Nigeria.

Join here: https://bit.ly/42aXRYT

Don’t miss out on valuable strategies for lasting peace and community resilience. We look forward to your participation!

10/01/2025

You Are Invited!

Join us for the Mercy Corps Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation (CMCR-NW) Nigeria Program Closeout Webinar as we reflect on our journey of fostering peace and progress in Katsina State.

This session will highlight how communities are now leading the way in creating sustainable peace through Mercy Corps' innovative training programs.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about our work and the power of local leadership in peacebuilding.

Meeting link: http://bit.ly/3DP0Ps1

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Mercy Corps Nigeria!

As we step into 2025, we carry forward the hope, resilience, and strength of the communities we serve. Together, we have turned challenges into opportunities and dreams into progress. This year, please join us as we continue building a future where everyone can thrive.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Here’s to creating brighter tomorrows—together.

#2025

31/12/2024

After the sudden loss of her mother, Oluwayemisi Oni struggled with trauma, low self-esteem, and financial instability. However, the Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods and Health (GIRL-H) program by Mercy Corps became a turning point, offering her life skills and vocational training.

Armed with a sewing machine and new skills, she started a successful business, gaining financial stability and confidence. She now mentors others.

Read her story:

Through the GIRL-H program, Oluwayemisi found a safe space and a springboard for change. She has overcome loss and hopelessness to become a progressive entrepreneur, a shining star, and a worthy model.

19/12/2024

Exciting news!
Mercy Corps, in partnership with Amplio, has launched an innovative talking device in Borno State, Nigeria, through the USAID/Nigeria BHA-funded Broadening Emergency and Graduation Efforts (BEGE) and Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Building Community Resilience in Northeast Nigeria (NE-CORE) programs.

This device is designed to support people with low literacy in Bama, Ngala, Damboa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Konduga, and Monguno LGAs, delivering essential content on maternal and child nutrition to improve health practices in the region.

Designed for women with low literacy, this device delivers essential maternal and child nutrition content in local dialects (Kanuri and Hausa). Care group volunteers use it to educate over 1,000 women weekly on topics like breastfeeding, hygiene, and food diversity.

It is a powerful tool for change in improving health and nutrition.

18/12/2024

Building Bridges by Empowering the Next Generation of Peace Builders

Although the Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) program has officially closed out, we are still celebrating its success and are excited to share the journey.

This inspiring video highlights the impact of youth-led action in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Benue, Plateau, and Kogi States, where young leaders addressed conflict, fostered dialogue, and promoted understanding.

Watch the powerful stories of these youths as they create lasting change and build peaceful, resilient communities:

Join us as we explore how Mercy Corps’ Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) program transformed lives through peacebuilding and conflict resolution....

17/12/2024

We are still celebrating the success of Mercy Corps' GIRL-H program, which has strengthened the socioeconomic resilience of adolescent girls, boys, and young people through inclusion, social behavior change communication (SBCC), and public-private partnerships (PPP).

The program’s close-out ceremony featured product exhibitions by participants and cheques awarded to winners of the Business Scale-up initiative, promoting the sustainability and growth of their businesses.

Read more about the event’s key moments in this report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN):

Anyanwu urged private sector partners to deepen their investments in youth empowerment initiatives and appealed to communities to take ownership of the

17/12/2024

We are proud to celebrate the success of Mercy Corps' Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods and Health (GIRL-H) program, which has positively impacted over 17,000 adolescents in Lagos State.

The program equipped young people with life skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial knowledge, fostering resilience and empowering them to shape their futures.

At the close-out ceremony, prizes were given to winners of the business scale-up initiative to encourage them to reinvest in their businesses and ensure sustainability and growth.

Read more about the event’s key moments in this report by Leadership Newspaper:

Mercy Corps Nigeria country director Ndubisi Anyanwu described the programme as a milestone in empowering adolescents. Represented by Mercy Corps’ ethics and