Geesi Development And Humanitarian Initiative

GDHI formerly known as Great Step Initiative, it is a non profit RLO to providing help to refugee and the host community members in Cross River and Taraba...

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Community action is key to protecting every child.
Today’s Child Protection Mobilization focused on Child Labour, engaging 10 community members in important discussions on protecting children’s rights and responding to abuse.

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Today, Monday, 24 August 2026, GDH Initiative held a GBV Focus Group Meeting with 13 participants aged 20 and above.

the session on GBV, helping to build awareness, encourage prevention, and promote safer communities.

#EndGBV #GBVAwareness #GDHInitiative #SafeCommunities

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As the upcoming planting season approaches, GDH Initiative is taking practical steps to support farmers, strengthen food security, and promote sustainable livelihoods within refugee and host communities.

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From 18–20 August 2026, GDH Initiative supported the Hands to Hands Cooperative of Ukende and the Integrated Cooperative of Adagom 1 Refugee Settlement to clear and prepare farmland for the upcoming maize planting season.

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Raising awareness at Adagom Refugee Settlement, engaging women on the dangers of early marriage and the importance of protecting every girl’s future. Every girl deserves education, safety, and the freedom to thrive.

#EndEarlyMarriage #ProtectGirls #GDHInitiative

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18–20 August 2026, GDH Initiative supported the Hand to Hand Cooperative of Ukende and the Integrated Cooperative of Adagom 1 Refugee Settlement to prepare farmland for the upcoming maize planting season.

#GDHInitiative #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Refugees #CommunityResilience

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Every woman and girl deserves a space where she feels safe, heard, and valued.

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Through engaging focus group sessions, children are learning about their rights, safety, and protection.

As the new school term approaches in September, we are also encouraging every child to return to school and continue building a brighter future. ✨

#ChildProtection #GBV

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🌱 In preparation for the next planting season, GDH Initiative, in collaboration with UNHCR, met with host community members in Ndok, Zaria.

We discussed strengthening cooperation, supporting farmers, and promoting food security and sustainable livelihoods.
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On 17 Aug 2026, GDH Initiative visited its Utanga branch for a GBV awareness and psychosocial support session.

Led by our Psychosocial Officer, Ms. Mimozette, the session promoted GBV prevention, survivor support, dignity, and collective responsibility.

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Every step matters. Every person matters. #HumanitarianAction #HopeInAction #Community

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Farming is not simply about growing Crops, but about creating opportunities to earn, feed families, develop skills, build greater independence and a space for refugees and host community members to work side by side toward a shared goal.

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GDH Initiative, successfully completed a groundnut and maize production project. This is more than farming. It’s strengthening livelihoods, building resilience, and growing a future where refugee and host communities thrive together. 🌽#RefugeeLed #Livelihoods #FoodSecurity

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@BridgeOfRefuge @unhcrnigeria @ChrisFomunyoh @HGBashar @CCFNigeria @FAOAfrica @OCHANigeria @UNHCRWestAfrica @WFP_Nigeria This is great

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A big thank you to UNHCR GDHInitiative, with a motorcycle and 3 laptops today 12 August 2026.

This action strengthens our outreach, coordination, documentation, and humanitarian response.

We remain committed to using these resources to advance protection solutions.

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Community Sensitization was conducted on the theme "Child Protection, Education, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness." The activity aimed to increase community awareness of children's rights, the importance of education, and the prevention of gender-based violence.

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Introducing the Anglican Diocese Medical team to the Refugees of Adagom 1, Adagom 3 and the Host Community Occupants in Ogoja...

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Lack of school fees and unstable finances - Mobility challenges due to the distance to school and the young age of the children On February 10, a session was held with 29 children (17 boys, 12 girls) on child protection topics...

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GDHI successfully hosted a Leadership Training.

The program, was coordinated by the Exe Dir, Mr. Cheng Laban, ran from 8am. to 1:pm. & brought together refugee leaders, community representatives, and key stakeholders for an engaging day of learning and leadership development.

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During a joint field engagement, Mr. Cheng Laban, Director of GDHI, met with UNHCR representatives at a community farm cooperative where maize and groundnuts are being cultivated to support vulnerable households through sustainable agricultural production...