As we cross the midpoint of 2025, GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) proudly shares our Mid-Year Report, highlighting bold actions amid ongoing crises in Borno, Zamfara, and Katsina states. Rooted in our mission to foster a safer world for children, youth, and caregivers, we've navigated conflict, displacement, poverty, and climate challenges with compassion and innovation. Our work emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and community voices, integrating gender and disability perspectives across programs. From child protection to education, WASH, and climate resilience, we've reached thousands, building hope for a sustainable future. Here's a look at our progress, achievements, and the path forward.
GPON, a national social enterprise NGO, operates on principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, and impartiality. In the first half of 2025, we've focused on life-saving interventions while fostering long-term resilience. Our Country Director notes the evolving humanitarian landscape, where we've prioritized women's and marginalized groups' inclusion. Internally, we've invested in our team's growth, promoting empathy and professionalism to deliver effectively in tough contexts. Partnerships with entities like Solidarités International (SI), UNICEF, and local authorities have been key, enabling us to serve conflict-affected areas with integrity.
We've directly reached 14,772 individuals through hygiene promotion and supported over 1,000 children with recreational activities. In education, we assessed 43 schools and enrolled 600 adolescents in life skills programs. WASH efforts chlorinated 6.1 million liters of water for 408,601 people, while gender and inclusion initiatives empowered communities in Anka and Musawa LGAs. Financially, we managed β¦786 million in grants, directing 53% to programs.
Protection remains central to our work. In Monguno and Konduga LGAs, Borno State, we've engaged 100 adolescents (50 boys, 50 girls) in a three-month life skills program, focusing on decision-making, communication, and emotional regulation. Sessions culminated in a community project exhibition, where participants cleared a dumping site to prevent cholera—demonstrating real-world impact.
Over 1,000 children participated in school-based recreational activities across four schools, providing psychosocial support (PSS) through games, drawing, and energizers. Delivered by eight facilitators (balanced by gender), these initiatives foster social interaction and coping mechanisms for conflict-affected kids, creating inclusive environments for healing and growth.
Education is a cornerstone, especially in underserved areas. Under the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) First Emergency Response (FER) project with Street Child Nigeria, we mapped communities and schools in Anka (Zamfara) and Musawa (Katsina) LGAs. In Anka, security limited us to 13 schools with 7,441 learners (53% boys); in Musawa, 33 schools served 23,827 learners (52% boys), identifying over 11,000 out-of-school children (OOSC).
We recruited 126 Community Volunteer Teachers (CVTs)—66 in Anka (61% male) and 60 in Musawa (53% male)—to support alternative learning centers. Digitizing over 20,000 learner records and 6,551 OOSC profiles via our EduTrack platform enhances monitoring and planning.
Stakeholder engagements with Katsina SUBEB and local education secretaries promote EduTrack's adoption for real-time data. We're also developing UCARE Nigeria, a digital platform linking vulnerable children to multi-sectoral services—set for launch soon.
In Anka and Musawa, we've advanced gender equity and disability inclusion. A Rapid Gender Assessment (RGA) via focus groups and interviews revealed barriers like early marriage and exclusion of girls and disabled children. We recruited six gender facilitators (balanced by gender) and trained them alongside head teachers on assessment tools.
We selected and trained 100 gender champions (50 per LGA) as advocates for equality and safeguarding. Life skills sessions engaged 600 adolescents (including those with disabilities) in topics like self-awareness, leadership, and anti-discrimination. Outcomes include heightened community awareness, stronger partnerships, and improved adolescent confidence.
WASH interventions reached 14,884 beneficiaries. Door-to-door hygiene promotion educated 14,772 people (including PWD) on handwashing, waste management, and cholera prevention, distributing soaps and IEC materials.
Water quality tests on 14 boreholes showed 43% contaminated; we chlorinated 6.1 million liters, providing 15L/person/day to 408,601 in camps and hosts. Infrastructure included rehabilitating three motorized boreholes, six hand pumps, and 10 communal latrines.
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) supported 80 vulnerable households with β¦201,200 vouchers for essentials like beds and mosquito nets. We trained reformed WASH committees on income-generating activities (IGAs) like block-making and phone charging for sustainability. Sanitation and waste management committees received kits, enhancing environmental health.
2025 marks a shift to action-oriented climate resilience. We conducted DRR assessments in Anka and Musawa, establishing Community Early Warning Anticipatory Action Committees (CEWAACs) and co-developing Anticipatory Action Plans with ministries.
Supported climate clubs in 13 schools for peer-led activities like tree planting. Localized tools in Hausa ensure accessibility. Looking ahead, we'll focus on mentorship, green initiatives, and state-level collaborations.
With β¦786 million in income, expenditures totaled β¦489 million (62% of income), prioritizing programs (53%). Logistics covered 22,008 km, supporting field operations securely.
Gaps persist in funding and access due to insecurity and climate threats. We urgently need support to expand reach. In the second half, we'll scale life skills, launch UCARE, sustain WASH IGAs, and advance climate plans.
Stories of empowered adolescents and resilient communities fuel us. A better humanity is possible—join us in this mission through partnerships and advocacy.
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Goalprime
Sep 2025
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