Page Stories Read the latest stories about children and families in Nigeria Stories from Nigeria Article In Ngala, parents champion education and hope A parenting session is setting the agenda for education and wellbeing for vulnerable children in Ngala, northeast Nigeria Read the story Article Hauwa, the Goldmother After the death of his mother in Ngala, northeast Nigeria, a malnourished baby from a displaced family is nursed back to health by his stepmom. Read the story Article Hussaina– A child rights advocate inspiring change in Briyel With support from the British Government’s MINA project in northeast Nigeria, community mobilizers are addressing child malnutrition in their communities. Read the story Article How 1.5 million girls in Nigeria found their way to school GEP3, a collaboration between Nigeria, UNICEF and the UK's FCDO, increased girls' school enrollment, closed the gender gap, and improved learning outcomes. Read the story Article From Cultivation to Empowerment: A Health Journey In this tale of resilience and enlightenment, Aishatu and her husband, Abubakar discovered the transformative power of knowledge for child nutrition. Read the story Article Empowering Adolescents: An Inclusive Policy-Making Journey Hanifa Muhammed calls on all leaders, policy-makers, and stakeholders to create a future where Nigerian adolescents thrive. Read the story Load more items Photo essays Photo essay Fathers leading the way to adequate nutrition In Nguru Local Government Area, Yobe State, fathers are taking the lead in ensuring that their children grow and thrive by receiving a nutritious diet. See the story Photo essay Vaccination is a lifesaver Maryam Ahmad Alhassan, a community mobilizer in Kano, works to stop rumours about vaccines. See the story Photo essay Their long road to freedom At the Bulumkutu Interim Care Centre in Maiduguri, boys formerly associated with armed groups are finding answers to the questions of peace and purpose See the story Photo essay Nigerian Children: A Story of Resilience and Promise UNICEF is supporting Nigerian children to rise above disruptions created by COVID-19 See the story Photo essay In northern Nigeria, volunteer drivers save children’s lives Thanks to EU support, there is now a corps of 900 trained volunteer drivers transporting children who need urgent medical care to hospitals in Kebbi State See the story Photo essay A Day in the Life of a Volunteer Hygiene Promoter Zainab, a volunteer hygiene promoter in north-east Nigeria, works on the frontline to ensure communities are protected from the coronavirus See the story Load more items
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