Help Survivors of Christian Genocide in Jos/Benue

Dear Donors,

For families living in communities affected by violence in Plateau and Benue States, peace can feel painfully uncertain.

A family may go to bed believing the night will be quiet.

A farmer may leave home expecting to return after work.

A passenger may board a vehicle believing the journey to Jos will end safely.

Then gunfire changes everything.

In September, communities across Plateau State experienced another series of deadly attacks.

On September 13, gunmen opened fire on a commercial vehicle at Dungus Junction in Kuru, Jos South. Nine passengers were reported killed.

Days later, more families were mourning.

Between September 19 and 20, at least nine people were reported killed in separate incidents around Barkin Ladi, Riyom and surrounding communities. Five people travelling toward Gana-Ropp were killed when their vehicle came under attack. Two others, including a pastor, were reportedly killed while travelling to church.

The violence became serious enough for the Plateau State Government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu.

Yet the killings did not immediately stop.

On September 22, a security team responding to a distress call around Rakok in Barkin Ladi was ambushed. More lives were lost.

Benue has also continued to experience violence. Earlier in September, armed attackers invaded Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area. Police confirmed that seven civilians and four police officers were killed following hours of fighting.

When we read numbers like these, it can become easy to count the dead and forget the people left behind.

Behind one person killed may be a wife who has suddenly become a widow.

There may be children waiting for a father who will never walk through the door again.

There may be an injured survivor who needs medical treatment.

And there may be a family too frightened to return home, wondering where they will sleep and how they will find their next meal.

This is where our project comes in.

Through your support, we are working to provide food, clothing, medical care and emotional support to families affected by violence in Plateau and Benue.

The need does not end when an attack disappears from the news.

A funeral must still take place.

An injured person may still need treatment.

A displaced mother still needs food for her children.

A child who witnessed violence may still wake frightened at night.

And a family whose home or livelihood was destroyed must somehow begin again.

To our donors, thank you for refusing to look away.

Every donation helps us prepare to reach survivors with practical support during a period when many have lost far more than possessions.

If this project speaks to you, please share it with your family and friends. You can also start an individual fundraiser and invite others to support families affected by these attacks.

The headlines may move on. The survivors cannot.

Thank you for standing with them.

With gratitude,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri

Dear Donors,

Thank you for your generous support and for standing with families affected by displacement and violence. Your kindness made it possible for Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research Ltd/Gte to complete the first phase of this humanitarian project at Bethren Village IDP Camp in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

During this phase, our team delivered food relief to displaced families struggling to meet their daily needs. The support included 60 bags of rice (5kg each), 48 bags of beans (3.5kg each), and 44 bags of garri (3.5kg each). These food items were carefully distributed to households living in the camp, bringing immediate relief to families facing hunger and uncertainty.

Bethren Village IDP Camp is home to more than 500 residents, many of whom are survivors of targeted violence. Forced to flee their homes with very few belongings, they now depend on humanitarian assistance while working to rebuild their lives. Despite the challenges they face, the residents welcomed our team with gratitude and hope.

The distribution exercise was carried out in an orderly and transparent manner with the support of camp leaders and volunteers. Families patiently waited for their turn, and each beneficiary received food supplies according to the distribution plan. Many expressed heartfelt appreciation, explaining that the assistance came at a time when they had little or no food left for their households.

Our visit also provided an opportunity to speak with families about their daily challenges. Beyond food, many continue to face shortages of clean water, healthcare, clothing, education, and livelihood opportunities. Children remain among the most affected, with many growing up in difficult conditions after being displaced from their communities.

This first phase marks an important step in our continued support for displaced families in the camp. While the food distributed will help meet immediate needs, much more assistance is still required. We remain committed to working with partners and supporters to reach more vulnerable families with food, healthcare, education, and other basic services.

On behalf of the residents of Bethren Village IDP Camp and everyone at Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research Ltd/Gte, thank you for making this outreach possible. Your generosity brought comfort, hope, and relief to families who have endured tremendous hardship. We look forward to sharing more updates and photographs as we continue serving displaced communities across Nigeria.

Thanks for your kindest love and supports!