In a compelling new podcast episode, Minoe Duamwan, a representative of a NEEM foundation, a humanitarian Non Governmental organization working in conflict-affected regions of Nigeria, discusses the vital support being provided to survivors.
The survivors, currently hosted at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, are receiving essential mental health and psychosocial care to help them recover from violence, displacement, and trauma.
The discussion highlights the foundation’s mission to improve the psychological well-being of conflict-impacted individuals, particularly vulnerable women and children. A major focus is the Education Recovery Initiative, a life-changing program that helps young girls return to school after their education was disrupted by insecurity.
According to Duamwan, the decision to base the program at AUN was strategic. The university’s long-standing commitment to community engagement, access to academic resources, and secure, inclusive environment make it an ideal partner for delivering mental health and educational interventions to underserved populations.
viewers are taken through both the emotional and practical impact of the foundation’s work — from trauma counselling sessions to school reintegration plans. The episode also offers insight into the broader challenges facing communities in North-East Nigeria while underscoring the resilience of survivors and the importance of sustained support from local institutions and international partners.
Watch the full episode to hear these powerful stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vl5H4vTnXE
Reported by Pwagreno Blessing Moris