Nigeria- MYLF

International Needs UK is partnering with the Mariam Ladi Yunusa Foundation (MLY-F) to support vulnerable families in northern Nigeria.

The Foundation has a focus on women’s empowerment and supports vulnerable communities in northeast Nigeria through agriculture, education, leadership and skills development. Having heard of the ongoing issues of insurgencies in Northern Nigeria, we are glad for the opportunity to work with a local partner to help affected communities. MLY-F has been recommended to us through Asmau Durnin who has been supporting IN UK fundraising over several years. IN UK have been building relationship with this partner and have completed a due diligence exercise. Working in collaboration with IN Ghana, we are grateful for the opportunity to partner together.

For years, communities across northeast Nigeria have lived with the devastating consequences of insurgency, armed violence and displacement. Many families remain deeply vulnerable. 

On 26 February 2026, the people of Shuwari community experienced another devastating attack. 20 people lost their lives. Homes were destroyed. Food stalls were burned. Farmland was devastated. Nearly 200 families were displaced overnight.

These families need support.

Working with local leaders we will provide:

• Agricultural support:
  • Help farmers access the agricultural inputs they need to plant crops and begin restoring their livelihoods.

• Livestock support:
  • Help shepherds replace livestock and restart the businesses on which their families depend.

• Small business support:
  • Help vulnerable petty traders rebuild and strengthen small businesses that provide essential household income.

We are launching this partnership in October 2026, we look forward to sharing updates.