Our Projects

The Secure Her Education Initiative is KDI's flagship project designed to safeguard girls' access to education in communities affected by insecurity in Northeastern Nigeria. The initiative was launched in response to the alarming rise in the kidnapping and abduction of schoolgirls, which has left thousands of families living in fear and has forced the closure of several girls' boarding schools across the region.

These incidents have not only disrupted education but have also deepened gender inequality, increased school dropout rates, exposed girls to child marriage and exploitation, and threatened the future of an entire generation. Recognizing that education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty and insecurity, KDI developed this initiative to restore hope, strengthen community resilience, and empower young girls with the knowledge and confidence needed to continue pursuing their education safely.

Through this initiative, KDI engaged more than 200 secondary school students, alongside teachers, parents, community leaders, and key stakeholders, in interactive educational sessions and community dialogues focused on personal safety, school security, emergency preparedness, and anti-abduction strategies. Participants were equipped with practical knowledge on recognizing security threats, responding during emergencies, reporting suspicious activities, and promoting collective responsibility for protecting schools and learners.

Ignite Against Malaria is a community health initiative implemented by KDI in Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria, to address the persistent burden of malaria among school-aged children. Recognizing that malaria remains one of the leading causes of illness and school absenteeism in the region, the project was designed to empower young people with the knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent malaria and become advocates for healthier communities.

The initiative directly reached over 200 secondary school students through engaging health education sessions, interactive demonstrations, and the distribution of educational leaflets containing simple, evidence-based malaria prevention practices. Students were trained on the correct and consistent use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs), the importance of maintaining a clean environment to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, recognizing early signs and symptoms of malaria, seeking prompt diagnosis and treatment, and adopting everyday preventive behaviours to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.

Beyond increasing awareness, the project encouraged students to become peer educators — equipping them to share malaria prevention messages with classmates, family members, and neighbours, extending the project's impact well beyond the classroom and promoting community-wide behavioural change.

KDI's Community Health Outreach Program delivers direct health education and disease prevention awareness to underserved communities — particularly women and youth — through structured sessions in schools, community halls, and public spaces.

Volunteers and health advocates engage participants on topics including disease prevention, nutrition, maternal health, and when to seek professional care, building community-level health knowledge from the ground up.

• Community health sessions delivered to women, youth, and community members
• Targeted disease prevention awareness: cholera, malaria, and common illnesses
• Maternal and child health information shared with caregivers
• One Health initiative links human, animal, and environmental health education

The Youth Peacebuilding Initiative equips young community members with leadership skills, conflict resolution tools, and the platform to drive dialogue — building social cohesion and resilience in communities affected by instability.

KDI engages traditional rulers, community leaders, and institutional stakeholders in structured dialogue sessions, creating bridges of understanding and cooperation across community divides.

• Youth trained in peace advocacy and conflict resolution techniques
• Community dialogue forums convened with traditional and institutional leaders
• Intergenerational conversations linking youth and elders for social cohesion
• Networks of youth peace ambassadors established in target communities

Project Overview

Born out of the need to ensure that the experiences and priorities of conflict- and displacement-affected communities are heard, Voices from the Camps is a youth-led initiative implemented by Kambiya Development Initiative (KDI) to document barriers to education and primary healthcare in Northeast Nigeria.

Implemented from August 2026 to July 2027, the project covers selected IDP camps and host communities across Borno and Yobe States. Through community engagement, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and structured data collection, the initiative seeks to generate credible evidence that can strengthen advocacy and inform more responsive decisions on education and primary healthcare.

The project places young people and affected communities at the centre of the process, recognizing them not merely as recipients of assistance, but as contributors to the evidence and solutions that affect their lives.

Project Implementation and Progress