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Murmushi in partnership with Child Protection and Peer Learning Initiative (CPPLI), is implementing Child Protection and peer learning projects in Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, and Gombi LGAs of Adamawa State. The project focused on enhancing the overall well-being of conflict-affected children and their caregivers through access to quality child protection and education services that align with global standards and best practices. CPPLI is implementing the child protection component of the project, while, MPDF is implementing the education component of the project with the sole mandate of enhancing access to quality education for out-of-school children, building the capacity of education stakeholders to deliver quality education services to the affected population as well as refurbish learning centers, water points and latrines in the targeted communities of intervention to promote access to education
Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Sessions
The project conducted targeted learning sessions for out-of-school children (OOSC) through established alternative learning centers across the four LGAs. While the original target was to enroll 400 children, the initiative exceeded expectations by successfully enrolling 492 out-of-school children, all within the same budget. This achievement reflects the project’s efficiency and strong community engagement in addressing barriers to education for vulnerable children.
Learning Centers Refurbishment
The project initially aimed to refurbish 4 alternative learning center classrooms, one in each of the target LGAs. However, through effective resource management and community collaboration, the team successfully renovated 12 classrooms across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, and Gombi. This significant expansion enhanced learning environments for hundreds of children, creating safe, inclusive, and child-friendly spaces that support effective teaching and learning.
Adolescent Vocational Training
In alignment with the Education in Emergencies (EiE) guidelines, the project set out to provide vocational skills training for 120 adolescents across the four target LGAs. Thanks to efficient budgeting and strong community mobilization, the program successfully enrolled 193 adolescents, far exceeding the original target without additional funding. This training equipped participants with practical, market-relevant skills, enhancing their resilience, self-reliance, and long-term livelihood opportunities.
Back-to-School Campaign
The project conducted a robust Back-to-School campaign aimed at encouraging school enrollment and re-enrollment among children in conflict-affected communities. While the original target was to reach 1,500 beneficiaries, the campaign successfully engaged 1,822 children and caregivers across the four LGAs, all within the same budget. This achievement reflects the effectiveness of community mobilization efforts in raising awareness about the value of education and increasing school attendance rates.
Impact
The project made a significant difference in the lives of conflict-affected children across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, and Gombi LGAs. It directly supported the reintegration of over 685 out-of-school children into learning centers, or learning trades of their choices, many of whom had been internally displaced, some multiple times, and were living in communities or displacement sites with little to no access to education.
By restoring access to safe, inclusive, and functional learning environments, the initiative helped children regain a sense of normalcy, improve their academic performance, and rebuild hope for the future. The project also empowered caregivers and community stakeholders, ensuring sustainability and local ownership of child protection and education efforts.
“Before the project, my children stayed at home for months because the school was damaged and there was no water. Now they go to class every day and come back happy. I’m very grateful.”
Fatima A., Caregiver, Michika LGA
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