Aid For The North Foundation

Empowerment. Education. Healthcare.
Creating lasting change in Northern Nigeria, one life and one community at a time. 🤝🌟

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.., uplift our neighbors, and spread kindness wherever we go.

✨ May your homes be filled with peace, your hearts with gratitude, and your actions with purpose.

Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
– From all of us at AFN Foundation 💛

#EidAlAdha #EidMubarak #AFNFoundation

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On this blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, we celebrate the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and unity that defines our shared humanity.🐑🌙

As we reflect on the values of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)—faith, obedience, and generosity—may we also be reminded to give back to those in need..

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Factors contributing to malnutrition include food insecurity, poor maternal nutrition, and inadequate healthcare.​ UNICEF
Affected Regions: States like Sokoto, Kebbi, and Jigawa in Northern Nigeria report higher stunting rates.​

Source: UNICEF Nigeria Nutrition Overview

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Many communities in Northern Nigeria still lack even a single functional borehole. At Aid For The North Foundation, we recognize the urgent need to bridge this gap. We’ve already restored some wells in Niger State, including the one shown in this post.

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...infrastructure. Access to clean water and hygiene education are critical in preventing cholera transmission.​ Source: Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, 2023 Cholera Situation Report. ​

#CholeraPrevention #CleanWater #HealthCrisis #AidForTheNorthFoundation #PublicHealth

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Cholera outbreaks continue to affect communities in Bauchi and Jigawa States, primarily due to unsafe water sources and inadequate sanitation. In 2023, these states reported several suspected cases, highlighting the urgent need for improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)

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Decades of tension have led to tragic cycles of violence, with land disputes, ethnic mistrust, and weak conflict-resolution systems by the relevant agencies driving the crisis. we're committed to promoting peace, recovery, and healing in post-conflict communities like Gashish.

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of empathy and inclusion, you can help build stronger, more united communities. Want to be part of our move? Join our community through the link in our bio.

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You don’t need to wait for a big moment to make an impact—change often starts right where you are. By donating, supporting, promoting or volunteering with NGOs, organizing initiatives, supporting local businesses, mentoring young people, or simply fostering a culture...

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Access to clean water remains a significant challenge in rural Nigeria. In 2021, data indicated that about 67% of Nigerians had access to basic drinking water supply services, with rural areas lagging behind urban centers.

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Lake Chad was once a vast freshwater lake, sustaining over 30 million people across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon.
Today, it has shrunk by more than 90%, reducing from 25,000 sq km in the 1960s to less than 1,500 sq km.

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Malnutrition has reached critical levels in northwestern Nigeria. In Katsina State, global acute malnutrition rates have doubled since the previous year. Factors such as climate change, inflation, and insecurity have exacerbated food insecurity

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At Aid For The North Foundation, we’re working on initiatives to uplift the Almajiri community—including mobile literacy programs, meal distributions, and pilot reintegration support in partnership with local religious leaders and educators.

Become part of the solution.

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...there’s a role for each of us in driving gender equality. 🔗 Become part of our mission—register to join our community.
#EmpowerHer #AFNFoundation #WomenRising #SupportWomen #EqualityNow #NorthernNigeria #HopeForTheNorth #AidForTheNorthFoundation

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Women are the backbone of thriving communities, and when they are empowered, everyone benefits. From funding skill-acquisition programs and advocating for girl-child education, to supporting women-led businesses, pushing for equity in law and leadership—

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These displacements result from insurgent activities, leading to loss of homes, livelihoods, and access to essential services. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) often reside in overcrowded camps with limited resources.​

Source: UNHCR Nigeria Annual Results Report 2023.

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Did you know that Northern Nigeria endures some of the longest dry seasons in West Africa, often lasting from October to May? During this period, rivers dry up, and the little available surface water becomes highly contaminated or inaccessible.

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Nigeria bears the highest global malaria burden, accounting for 27% of global cases. Kano State alone contributed approximately 9% of Nigeria's 68 million cases in 2021. Children under five are particularly vulnerable, with 80% of malaria deaths occurring in this age group.

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Years of conflict in Northeast Nigeria have left Dikwa and surrounding LGAs (Local Government Areas) in crisis. According to the UN OCHA, over 2.2 million people remain displaced in the region, many from communities like Dikwa.

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2/2 At AFN Foundation, we have Almajiri-focused outreach programs, read more on that on our website.

🔗 Register to join our growing community as a donor, volunteer or an observer via the link: https://t.co/DWYBkGEXHP

#Almajiri #AlmajiriOutreach #AFNFoundation #NorthernNigeria

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1/2 The Almajiri children of Northrn Nigeria deserve more than pity—they deserve opportunity. By supporting education access, meal programs, and reintegration efforts, and donating clothes or volunteering to teach, we can transform their future from one of survival to one of hope