📋 Tender Overview
The protracted conflict in North East Nigeria continues to expose vulnerable populations to multiple types of violence and abuse. This initiative implemented by local NGOs focuses on building community-based systems to prevent and respond to child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) risks. In line with SDC’s commitment to localization, this initiative will foster sustainable practices and local ownership to create a lasting impact for children, GBV survivors and their communities.
Country/region Topic Period Budget
Nigeria
Emergency Relief and Protection
Other
Gender Equality
Protection, access & security
Sector not specified
Sexual & gender-based violence
01.12.2024 - 31.05.2027
CHF 2’720’000
The project in brief
Background In conflict-affected Borno State, women, men, girls and boys, including children living with disabilities, face compounded challenges amidst unwavering violence. The prevalence of child protection (CP) risks and gender-based violence (GBV) is alarmingly high, exacerbated by displacement, poverty, and disrupted social structures. Perpetrators include parties to the conflict but also those close to the children, including caregivers, relatives and neighbours. The implementation of CP and GBV prevention and response measures remain inadequate. Limited access to education and economic opportunities increases vulnerability. Community-based protection systems, though crucial, lack sufficient capabilities, impeding their effectiveness. Moreover, the social and policy environment often deters victims of CP concerns and survivors of GBV from seeking support, exacerbating their marginalization. The project, implemented by local NGOs, aims to address these gaps by sustainably strengthening community-based CP and GBV prevention and protection systems, improving access to inclusive education and economic opportunities, enhancing communities' capabilities to deliver effective services, and creating a more supportive social and policy environment.
Objectives The overall goal of the project is to create an environment where populations affected by conflict in Borno State, Nigeria, especially children and women, can access quality and sustainable protection services.
Target groups
Most vulnerable women, men, girls, and boys among IDPs, returnees, and host communities, including: Separated and unaccompanied children, Children with disabilities, Out-of-school children, Married adolescent girls and young mothers
GBV survivors
Parents and caregivers
Religious and community leaders
Community-Based Child Protection Committees
Government social welfare and child caseworkers
Medium-term outcomes Outcome 1: Improved access to inclusive and durable Child Protection, Education, and GBV services for vulnerable individuals affected by insurgency and violence. Outcome 2: Strengthened community-based structures and s
