Nigeria
Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, faces conflict, ethnic and religious violence, and threatening militancy. since 2004, we’ve encouraged understanding across ethnic and religious lines. We address conflict, utilizing consensus-based advocacy training, conflict resolution training, human rights monitoring, and dialogue processes that engage all levels of society.
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 […]
Promoting and Protecting Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria (PP FoRB)
Overview The PP FoRB project aims to empower various stakeholders to address and prevent conflicts along religious lines, promote FoRB, and enhance public understanding of interfaith issues in Nigeria. The project employs a holistic approach involving EWER mechanisms, support systems for at-risk individuals, and improved public communication through strategic media engagement. It leverages the collaboration […]
Latest Reports & Evaluations
Conflict Assessment – Contributing to the Mitigation of Conflict over Natural Resources between Farmer and Herder Communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria – December 2022
Greater Lake Chad Strategy 2021–2031
Report – Media Sector Analysis and Communication Channel Mapping – April 2022
