Nigeria
With support from global partners like the European Union, the U.S. Department of State, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNICEF we implement impactful projects across the country from Abuja to the Niger Delta, addressing key themes such as Freedom of Religion or Belief, Conflict transformation, DDRR, and Governance.
Together, with partners we are building a more peaceful, resilient Nigeria.
World rankings
#1 is most peaceful, equal, and democratic
PEACE
#149out of 163 countries
DEMOCRACY
#108out of 167 countries
PREPARED FOR PEACE: TOOLKIT FOR CONFLICT AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Action-oriented, cross-sectoral toolkit combining the fields of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE), Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR), and Screening, Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (SPRR), in Northern Nigeria.
Latest projects
From Conflict to Coexistance – COMITAS II Success Stories
In Adamawa and Taraba States, communities faced recurring conflicts between farmers and herders over access to natural resources. These clashes, often fueled by competition for land and water, strained community relationships, threatened livelihoods, and disrupted peace. The affected communities, already grappling with economic challenges, lacked the tools and platforms to resolve disputes amicably, leading to […]
Religious Engagement in Nigeria Enhanced by Women (I-RENEW)
Overview The I-RENEW project focuses on enhancing religious engagement in Nigeria by empowering women and youth to promote FoRB and peaceful coexistence in Plateau and Kaduna States. The project employs a Common Ground Approach to build capacities, foster collaboration, and reshape societal norms through media and advocacy. Key interventions include training, co-facilitated activities, and media […]
Latest Reports & Evaluations
The Nigerian Youth Collective Action for Religious Engagement Project Success Stories
Bridging Faiths, Building Peace – JISRA’s Transformative Impact Across Plateau and Kaduna Communities
COMITAS II Project Success Stories – From Conflict to Coexistence
