Flooding can devastate vulnerable families in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, destroying homes, livelihoods, food supplies, and access to safe water. The Emergency Flood Relief & Resilience Project will provide urgent assistance to families affected by flooding, prioritising children, women, older people, persons with disabilities, and low-income households. Support will include food, safe drinking water, hygiene kits, essential household items, health education, and referrals to available services.
Flooding in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, threatens vulnerable families by damaging homes, destroying livelihoods, contaminating water sources, and disrupting access to food, sanitation, and essential services. Children, women, older people, persons with disabilities, and low-income households are particularly at risk. Limited emergency resources and inadequate preparedness can delay assistance and increase health and protection risks. Without timely support, affected families may struggle to recover and
The project will provide rapid, practical support to flood-affected families in Ado-Ekiti, helping them meet immediate needs and recover with dignity. Assistance will include emergency food, safe drinking water, hygiene kits, basic household items, health and hygiene information, and referrals to essential services. At community level, DACT will work with local leaders, women, youth, and volunteers to strengthen flood preparedness, early-warning awareness and evacuation planning
The project will help vulnerable communities in Ado-Ekiti recover from flooding while building stronger capacity to manage future emergencies. Improved preparedness, early-warning awareness, hygiene practices, evacuation planning, and community response skills will reduce risks and protect lives. Families will also have better access to essential relief and recovery support. By empowering local leaders, women, youth, and volunteers, the project will promote community ownership and resilience
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