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Humanitarian Xchange Abuja 2026: Strengthening Local Voices, Partnerships, and Innovation in Humanitarian Response
Abuja, Nigeria — 30 June 2026: The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) and Save the Children in Nigeria will host Humanitarian Xchange (HX) in Abuja under the theme, ~Strengthening Local Voices, Partnerships, and Innovation in Humanitarian Response”. HX is a platform for sharing and connectivity across the humanitarian sector; the platform bridges the gap between international humanitarian actors and local responders, ensuring that crisis-affected communities have a direct voice in shaping humanitarian action.
ABOUT 70% OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN ARE STILL GROWING UP WITHOUT ACCESS TO WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE FACILITIES
About 70% of Nigerian children lack access to water, hygiene, and sanitation facilities. [BMC Pediatrics] [1]More than 161 million people in Nigeria rely on contaminated water sources, and only 6% of healthcare facilities have basic WASH services. [UNICEF] [2]Only 26.5 per cent of the population use improved drinking water sources and sanitation facilities. [UNICEF] [3]Over 10 million school children lack basic sanitation at school. [Wellbeing Foundation Africa & Reckitt][4]
When Education Finds Its Way Back - Umma*’s Journey Back to School
Lead writer - Mogbonjubade AdesulureHow one announcement opened the door to a second chance at education for Umma*. Read on to find out how! a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }
CREATING SAFER HOMES FOR CHILDREN- THE SAFE FAMILY SESSION EFFECT
Lead writer: Mogbonjubade AdesulureAdamu*, a father, farmer, and retired teacher, shares how the Safe Family Session supported more open and positive relationships between parents and children in his community. Read more
How Infrastructure Restoration Transformed Learning and Enrollment
Lead Writer - Yusuf MustaphaSave the Children Nigeria is restoring safe learning spaces for crisis-affected children in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States in Northwest Nigeria in partnership with Goal Prime Organisation Nigeria, with support from the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) First Emergency Response grant (FER).
Restoring Hope Through Inclusion: How Assistive Devices Are Changing Children’s Lives
Lead Writer- Yusuf MustaphaChildren affected by conflict and displacement face barriers to learning. For children with disabilities, these challenges become even more burdensome. To ease these burdens, Save the Children Nigeria, in partnership with Education Cannot Wait, with funding support from the Government of Japan, provides assistive devices, learning materials, dignity and hygiene kits to children with disabilities.
Standing Again: Abubakar’s Journey to Recovery
Lead Writer- Mogbonjubade AdesulureAbubakar spent years unable to walk after a leg injury from a routine injection left him in constant, debilitating pain. With his family unable to afford proper medical care, his condition worsened until Save the Children Nigeria supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, intervened. Today, after receiving lifesaving treatment, Abubakar is finally healing, standing again with the help of a walking aid, and holding onto his dream of going to school.
HOW VSLA IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN HOUSEHOLDS: KHADIJAH’S STORY
Lead Writer: Mogbonjubade AdesulureRead how a Village Savings Loan Association (VSLA) made a real difference in the life of a family.
28 Million Nigerian Children and Adolescents Lack Access to Formal Schooling or Digital Learning Opportunities
Between 2014 and 2022, Nigeria recorded 70 school attacks, 1,683 learners abducted, 184 killed, and 25 buildings destroyed – Save the Children10.5 million primary school-age children (25.6%) are not enrolled in school, with girls accounting for 60% of out-of-school children – UNICEFNigeria’s secondary school gross enrolment rate stands at 42% – WorldMetrics Nigeria Education Report (2025)