Publications
Browse our resource library to find our latest reports and publications.
Food Security & Livelihoods in Nigeria
Despite its vast agricultural potential and diverse value chains, Nigeria ranks 103rd out of 121 countries on the Global Hunger Index. Nearly 25 million people—about 13 per cent of the overall Nigerian population—were expected to experience food insecurity in 2023.
Gender Justice in Nigeria
In line with CARE’s dual mandate, CARE Nigeria employs a combination of proven and innovative approaches to address genderbased violence (GBV) in both humanitarian and development settings.
Right to Health and Nutrition in Nigeria
CARE’s Right to Health and Nutrition strategy focuses on Improving health and nutrition outcomes, particularly for women and girls, by strengthening primary health care and nutrition systems.
Accelerating Financial and Economic Inclusion: The Pivotal Role of Savings Groups in Nigeria (2024 National Savings Group Conference Report)
Earlier this year, we concluded the 2024 National Savings Group Conference in Nigeria, where we explored the pivotal role of VSLAs in driving financial inclusion. Over 500 participants from diverse sectors collaborated to share insights and discuss the future of savings groups in Nigeria.
Key takeaways included the need for a stronger regulation framework, the establishment of an apex organization, the focus on coordination with government bodies to support growth, and the increasing role of digital technology in enhancing inclusion.
Gender Norms Learning Agenda Research Report
With funding from the Gates Foundation’s Gender Norms Learning Agenda (GNLA), CARE, in partnership with the Center on Gender Equity and Health at the University of California San Diego, carried out research in three states (Enugu, Kano, and Lagos) in Nigeria, to identify social norms that influence the following specific adolescent girls’ behaviors; • Key gender-based violence • Sexual and reproductive health • Economic empowerment • Child early and forced marriages among adolescent girls and young women. The study also sought to determine how these norms influence behaviors and gatekeepers who enforce/ uphold these norms. Between March and June 2024, qualitative data were collected from married and unmarried girls, married and unmarried boys, as well as key influencers of social norms in the communities.
Women Lead in Emergency (WLiE) Approach Brief
In Northeast Nigeria, conflict and displacement have worsened violence against women and girls, leaving them more vulnerable. Through the Women Lead in Emergencies (WLiE) approach, CARE and its partners with funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have empowered women to lead change in their communities, strengthening advocacy, accountability, and access to essential services. Key Wins from WLiE: • Women are influencing community decision-making. • Increased access to protection services and justice. • Strengthened solidarity and confidence among women. • Reduction in early/forced marriages and street hawking. WLiE a movement toward women-led solutions in crisis settings. When women lead, communities thrive!
Martawa Zuromaye (Dignity and Security) Project Impact Brief
Protracted armed conflict in Northeast Nigeria has deepened the vulnerability of women and girls to violence, particularly Early and Forced Marriage (EFM) and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Limited access to support services has worsened survivors’ experiences.
With funding from the US Department of State’s Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI), CARE Nigeria in September 2020 launched the Martawa Zuromaye project, meaning "Dignity and Security" in Kanuri. The project works with two partners: Trauma Healing Support Initiative (THSI) and African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV) to enhance survivor-centered efforts to prevent, mitigate, and respond to all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in conflict-affected communities in Yobe State.
Strengthening Protection Services and Resilience in Northeast Nigeria (STEPSERN) Project Impact Brief
From September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. CARE Nigeria, in partnership with Ekklesiyar Yan’Uwa a Nigeria (EYN) and NEEM Foundation, implemented the STEPSERN project across Borno (Jere and Bama), Adamawa (Yola North), and Yobe (Potiskum and Gujba). The 2-year initiative worked with government agencies, communities, local partners, and stakeholders to strengthen the delivery of protection and resilience services to survivors, provide sexual reproductive health and rights services, and increase women’s voice and participation within the humanitarian response cycle through a coordinated, integrated, and locally-led approach.
Police Gender Reporting Desks (PGRDs) - Strengthening Justice for VAWG survivors
CARE, with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), has established Police Gender Reporting Desks (PGRDs) in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states to enhance access to justice for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. These specialized units within police stations provide a safe, survivor-centered environment for reporting GBV cases, ensuring confidentiality, professional case handling, and access to critical support services such as legal aid, psychosocial support, and referrals to safe spaces. Read the full Learning Brief to learn more about this initiative and the impacts achieved so far.