By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
In a remarkable display of humanitarian support, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has successfully rehabilitated and empowered 70 victims of the Boko Haram conflict in Borno State.
The comprehensive rehabilitation program, which lasted for three months, addressed the physical, emotional, and psychological trauma suffered by the victims. The program was designed to provide a holistic approach to rehabilitation, including psychosocial support, medical care, legal assistance, livelihood training, and social education.
The foundation also provided skills acquisition training in tailoring, fashion, and entrepreneurship to enable the victims to become self-sufficient.
The 70 beneficiaries, who spent various periods in detention before their release by the military in March 2024, were selected from among the most vulnerable victims of the conflict.
They underwent intensive training in trauma management, confidence building, and resilience, as well as income generation activities and savings skills.
The foundation also provided starter packs and kits to the beneficiaries, including tailoring and fashion equipment, to support their newfound skills. Each beneficiary received N50,000 cash support to help them establish their businesses.
The Executive Director of the foundation, Hajiya Hansatu Allamin, expressed her commitment to supporting the victims of the Boko Haram conflict.
“We are dedicated to providing relief and support to those affected by the insurgency,” she said. “Our goal is to empower them to rebuild their lives and become productive members of society.”
The foundation’s efforts have been hailed as a significant contribution to the rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of the Boko Haram conflict. The beneficiaries have expressed gratitude for the support, which they say has given them a new lease on life.
The Allamin Foundation’s intervention is a testament to the power of humanitarian support in transforming lives and promoting peace and development in conflict-affected communities.
