Amina Salihu Daudais the lead applicant for Loss and Damage project in Nigeria on behalf of Advocacy for youth women and girls development impact initiative for Africa
Advocacy for youth women and girls development impact initiative for Africa is the recipient organization of the $25,000 loss and damage grant to implement the loss and damage project in Ganeja, Kogi State in Nigeria.
Advocacy for youth women and girls development impact initiative for Africa was awarded a $25,000 grant to implement their proposed loss and damage project. The grant was part of the 2nd cycle of the loss and damage grant awarded by the Loss and Damage Youth Grant Making Cycle through the support of the Open Society Foundations and the Climate Justice Resilience Fund.
The project titled “Reinforcing Resilience of Ganeja Community to Flood Recovery” is a grassroots initiative designed to support 85 families and over 7,500 individuals in the flood-prone Ganeja community of Kogi State, Nigeria. Since 2010, the community has endured over ten significant floods, causing long-lasting psycho-social impacts on victims and their families. Spanning 10 months, the project seeks to address both the tangible and intangible effects of these disasters by focusing on emotional, social, and psychological recovery alongside economic support.
Central to the project is the establishment of a community center, which will provide immediate humanitarian aid, such as blankets, food supplies, and mattresses for displaced victims, alongside telemedicine, health services, and mental health therapy. Additionally, the project aims to strengthen the local healthcare system by upgrading the existing primary health care center to address emerging health challenges caused by floods and heatwaves. Cultural revitalization is another key aspect, involving the documentation of traditional practices, rituals, and customs, along with grants for cultural preservation and events to promote community cohesion
The first grant cycle launched on the 22nd of September 2022. Over 200 organizations applied and before 2023 11 organizations were support with the sum of $150,000
The Second cycle announce at COP28 in Dubai launched on the 1st of February 2024 and the winners of the “$275,000” grant were announced at the SBs in Bonn
