Strengthening Disability-Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance in Maiduguri and Jere LGAs of Borno

About this project

ltpgtPersons with disabilities remain among the most excluded and underserved group affected by the protracted humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria. They face heightened exposure to trauma, chronic health conditions, and daily mobility and communication barriers. Humanitarian services in Borno continue to fall short of addressing their distinct needs. The NHF 2025 Third Standard Allocation Strategy highlights persistent structural and institutional barriers such as inaccessible facilities, shortages of assistive devices, limited staff capacity, weak referral pathways, and minimal participation of OPDs that consistently deny Persons with disabilities equitable access to life-saving assistance. As a result, Persons with disabilities are too often unable to safely participate in community processes or exercise their rights with dignity.ltbrgtIn response, HALI proposes a transformative, locally led disability inclusive intervention across Maiduguri and Jere LGAs in Borno State. Within 10 months, the project will strengthen access, inclusion, protection, and participation for person with disabilities through a comprehensive package of assistive technology provision, facility accessibility upgrades, inclusive service delivery, structured community engagement, and sustained capacity building of humanitarian actors.ltbrgtThe project will provide essential assistive devices including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, hearing aids, white canes, and communication boards to 305 persons with…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Nigeria

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Nigeria Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Hallmark Leadership Initiative

Accountable

Hallmark Leadership Initiative

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 25 Feb 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-NGA-25-S-NGO-38253.

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