In response to rising hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria’s northwest, AYGF in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP), implemented the Ukrainian wheat distribution project to support the most vulnerable populations in Kurfi, Safana, Batsari, Dutsinma, and Danmusa. In Katsina State.
The project was designed to meet the urgent nutritional needs of households affected by armed conflict, banditry, displacement, and climate-related shocks, including droughts and floods that have disrupted local agriculture and food supply chains, and support to restore dignity, reduce hunger, and strengthen the resilience of families.
Between September and November 2024, AYGF distributed 1,307.47 metric tons of wheat to 72,711 vulnerable individuals (14,542 households), achieving a 95% implementation rate across three distribution cycles. Each beneficiary received 9kg of wheat per month, totaling 27kg per person over the course of the intervention.
Beyond food distribution, the project integrated:
Community engagement and sensitization, Protection mainstreaming and GBV prevention, Disability inclusion
Community feedback mechanisms (CFM), and Capacity building for staff and local stakeholders.