Child Protection and Education during COVID-19 (2021) - Youth Integrated for Positive Development Initiative

Projects

Self-funded by YIPDI

Access to Child Protection and Education Services during COVID-19

This project, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic in MMC and Jere LGAs, Borno State, promoted safe learning environments and provided hygiene support for children. It was fully funded and executed by YIPDI to ensure continuity of child protection services during the public health emergency.

MMC and Jere LGAs, Borno State

Self-funded by YIPDI (2021)

School children and caregivers in target areas

Targeted Population

4 Months

2021

Completed

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Objectives of the Project

Ensure continuity of child protection services during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Promote hygiene practices and provide sanitation materials in schools and communities.
Support learning through community awareness campaigns and safe engagement spaces.

Project Partners

This project was made possible through collaboration with our strategic partners.

Terre des Hommes (TDH)

Lead technical partner supporting child protection, PSS, and community resilience efforts.

Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Funded this intervention through the Dutch Relief Alliance framework for humanitarian response.

YIPDI

Local implementing partner directly delivering services to children and caregivers in Borno State.

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YIPDI AND TERRE DES HOMMES (TDH)

Awareness sessions on "understanding parenting, parenting styles and child development stages.

Sensitization on gender norms, nutrition and adequate diet and discipline.

Free play session with boys.

Structured activities with children within the ages of 9-12 (boys and girls).

Free play (Badminton) with adolescent boys.

Structured activities with adolescents boys.

Children playing with building blocks during free play.