Action Against Hunger, CARE, and Group URD have once again joined forces to promote economic inclusion and social recovery in Borno State, Nigeria.
The new RESILAC 2 project is built upon the successes of the first phase, RESILAC 1.
This consortium, which includes Action Against Hunger (ACF), CARE, Group URD, and partners such as NEEM Foundation, NADA, and REBHI, is excited to develop new strategies aimed at building community resilience in the Lake Chad region, with a strong emphasis on empowering women and girls.
Co-financed by the European Union and the French Development Agency (AFD), the project has a total budget of €38.5 million for the Lake Chad Basin, with €7.94 million allocated specifically for Borno State. RESILAC 2 will be implemented over five years, concluding at the end of 2028.
The second phase of the RESILAC project will continue its activities in three local government areas in Borno State: Jere, MMC, and Konduga.
Given the impacts of insecurity, climate change, and other humanitarian crises in the Lake Chad region, the project aims to strengthen community resilience through economic recovery, social cohesion, and sustainable land management. This includes providing clean water, quality healthcare access, mental health and psychosocial support, and prioritizing women’s emancipation from poverty, along with improving hygiene and sanitary conditions.
A two-day workshop will foster collaboration to ensure the project’s success by promoting the exchange of ideas and pooling resources to achieve set goals.
The consortium, led by Action Against Hunger, includes relevant state actors, each handling unique components of economic and social recovery related to food security, livelihood, health, education, social cohesion, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
This integrated territorial approach is designed to ensure seamless coordination of activities for overall success. The launch of the RESILAC 2 project sets the stage for a more prosperous and progressive region, as stakeholders commit to fostering sustainable peace, economic growth, and development.