By JACKSON AMEH | Project Leader
Peer influence is powerful—especially in adolescence. Studies show that students are more likely to confide in friends than in adults when facing bullying or abuse. Yet, without guidance, peers may be ill-equipped to provide support or intervene safely.
Our project leverages peer leadership by establishing 20 student-led support clubs across Makurdi schools. These clubs become safe havens where students can share, learn, and mobilize against bullying and GBV. Club members receive training in empathy, conflict resolution, and mental health first aid, enabling them to assist peers in distress and connect them to adult help when needed.
With 3,500 students sensitized through targeted workshops, we’re catalyzing a culture shift: stigma is reduced, help-seeking is normalized, and students become active participants in their own safety and wellbeing.
Your donation empowers the next generation to lead with compassion and courage. By supporting peer initiatives, you ensure that every child has access to a network of allies—making schools safer, stronger, and more inclusive from the inside out.
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