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Asiya’s Transformation: From Struggle to Strength

In Maiduguri’s New Bolori community, Neem Foundation’s Mind Care Project is making significant strides in transforming lives. Among its many beneficiaries is Asiya, whose story embodies the profound impact of this initiative. “My name is Asiya, and I am from the New Bolori community,” she begins. Asiya has been an active participant in the Mind […]
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Kaltume’s Revival: Finding Strength and Community

In the New Bolori community of Maiduguri, Kaltume Abubakar’s life has been transformed through Neem Foundation’s Mind Care Program funded by McArthur Foundation. As an orphan grappling with loneliness and financial struggles, Kaltume found solace and support in the program’s offerings. “My name is Kaltume Abubakar, and I live in the New Bolori Community,” she […]
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Survivor’s Story: Bello Garba

Name: Bello Garba  Age: 35 years Boko Haram attacked Bello Garba’s community in Baga Cross but he was able to escape with his family. While escaping, he saw multiple dead bodies, and amongst the bodies was a 10-month old child crying on his mother’s corpse. He picked him up and tried to escape with him. […]
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The Story of Hannatu

This is the story of Hannatu Adamu (not real name) from Gwoza town – a GBV survivor – a beneficiary of Neem Foundation’s Healing through Expression program In 2015, Hannatu and her family were busy with their daily routine in the house when they suddenly heard sporadic gunshots. She heard people screaming “Boko Haram! Boko […]
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