In a hall buzzing with energy in Maiduguri, representatives from government, civil society, faith groups, and survivor networks convened. Their common cause: to advocate for mental health and psychosocial support

The convergence marked the 2023 MHPSS & Protection Conference—a pivotal event convened by JDPC Maiduguri in partnership with Caritas Germany. The room buzzed with anticipation, not just for presentations, but

Under the scorching sun in a modest open space at the edge of the community, a circle began to form. Women, men, and youth arrived one after the other. Some came with visible fatigue on their faces, others with infants or holding the hands of children.