In Nigeria’s Borno State, Kaka Hajja Mai Kuli-kuli faced turmoil due to ongoing conflicts, forcing her family to flee. Her husband sought work in Chad, leaving Kaka Hajja with limited income opportunities. Resettling in the Idrisari community, she struggled to make a living by manually producing groundnut oil, earning a meagre £5 to £7 monthly without essential tools or support. Source.
To aid women like Kaka Hajja, CRUDAN, funded by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, provided crucial training and equipment for oil extraction. This intervention significantly increased her income, while cash assistance empowered her to support her family and invest in a successful charcoal business. Improved livelihoods have fostered greater independence and community resilience. Can greater investments in similar sustainable interventions amplify the benefits for other conflict-affected communities in Nigeria?
