Social media – the most important tool of the Nigerian youth at the moment

Social media is the most important tool for Nigerian youth to fight for a better and more just life. The #EndSARS protest started as a Twitter campaign and led to protests against police brutality and corruption throughout the country. Despite the lack of a formal leadership structure, young activists used social media to raise their voice and fight for their cause. Although most protests were peaceful, there were also violent attacks, including the use of military forces against demonstrators in Lekki-Lagos.

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A group of young demonstrators gather on the streets of Nigeria to protest against corruption and age discrimination. They hold signs and banners demanding justice and change. The atmosphere is charged with energy and filled with hope.

Why the End-SARS Movement Still Represents a Sign of Hope

The #EndSARS movement is a historic event in Nigeria. Young people are resisting corruption and oppression in an inspiring way. The movement has brought national unity and gained international support. The Catholic Church is calling for dialogue. The protesters demand the immediate release of detained demonstrators, compensation for victims of the SARS unit, an independent commission to investigate and prosecute crimes committed by the unit, psychological evaluation and retraining of the unit, and better pay for Nigerian police officers. The implementation of these demands remains to be seen.

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Weihnachtsmeditation aus Nigeria | Weihnachtsmeditation, aus, Nigeria, Hilfsorganisation, Projekt, Unterstützung

Christmas meditation from Nigeria

The poem “Make room for everyone” by Hypolite Adigwe asks God to create space for everyone and to consider the needs of the people. It recalls the manger where Jesus was born and calls for opening gates in difficult times to lead a new human life with solidarity and hope.

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Garri - Produktion in Nigeria: Der traditionelle Weg von Cassava zum Grundnahrungsmittel | Garri, -, Produktion, in, Nigeria:, Hilfsorganisation, Projekt, Unterstützung

Life through self-sufficiency – Support our mission to defeat hunger

HIFA and DI Festus Imarhiagbe are working together to empower the people in the villages of Urulokpa and Lokpa in Nigeria to become self-sufficient through agriculture and small livestock husbandry. The concept aims for a circular economy and will enable people to feed themselves and their families. In March, the first steps of training were initiated. HIFA urgently appeals for support for this project.

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Eine Gruppe von kleinen Kindern in der Schule Uru Lokpaukwu, Afrika, sitzen auf einfachen Stühlen auf einem gebrochenen Boden. Ein kleines, süßes Mädchen steht in der Mitte und lächelt in die Kamera.

School Uru Lokpaukwu – A new school in a village in the bush

The HIFA team was able to quickly and successfully implement the school project in Uru Lokpaukwu, and the school was able to open its doors in September. With the help of donations, the building was adapted and the equipment was purchased. The women of the village are very grateful for the quick help and welcomed the sisters at a small celebration. The school project was a much-needed help, and we appeal for further support to secure funding and continue to provide educational opportunities for the children in Uru Lokpaukwu.

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Johann Schill - "the beloved Master John" | Johann, Schill, -, "the, beloved, Hilfsorganisation, Projekt, Unterstützung

Johann Schill – “the beloved Master John”

Johann Schill – der geliebte Meister John – engagiert sich sehr für Projekte in Nigeria und hat sich für das Projekt Lehrwerkstätte Calabar eingesetzt. Seine Beweggründe sind seine eigenen positiven Erfahrungen in Nigeria und das schöne Gefühl, anderen Menschen zu helfen. Interessierte können ihn für Vorträge kontaktieren.

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Eine Frau in Nigeria zeigt Operationsnarben am Hals – HIFA Individualhilfe für Menschen in akuter Not

Individual aid

Sometimes people find themselves in situations where they don’t know how to proceed. We support them in difficult times and offer individual assistance. Your donation benefits people who are going through tough times and don’t know how to move forward.

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