Nigeria is facing one of the most severe internally displaced persons crises in Africa. Millions of Nigerians have been forced from their homes due to armed bandit attacks, Boko Haram insurgency, and farmer-herder conflicts. Women and children are among the most vulnerable, yet many are finding unexpected paths to survival through NGO-backed vocational programs and community support. Background For more than a decade, violence has torn through communities across northern and northeastern Nigeria. States like Katsina, Zamfara, Borno, and Adamawa have witnessed repeated armed raids, mass kidnappings, and deadly attacks…
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