Abuja, Nigeria – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Muslim Charity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to deliver life‑saving and recovery‑focused assistance to conflict‑affected communities in Nigeria.
As part of this collaboration, Muslim Charity has allocated funding to IOM Nigeria to assist internally displaced persons. The 12‑month intervention, valued at USD 224,972.57, will support IDPs, including women, children, and orphaned children, in one of Nigeria’s most crisis‑affected regions.
By signing the MoU, both organisations reaffirm their commitment to improving living conditions, restoring dignity, and strengthening resilience among populations impacted by years of conflict.
Nigeria continues to face severe humanitarian challenges, with more than 3.7 million people displaced nationwide. Borno State alone hosts over 46% of all IDPs, reflecting the scale of insecurity, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to essential services in the country. Women and children remain at heightened risk, facing significant protection, health, and livelihood concerns.
Through this partnership, IOM and Muslim Charity will implement an integrated package of activities addressing urgent needs while supporting long‑term recovery. The initiative will enhance safety and dignity for displaced families, improve access to health and protection services, strengthen social cohesion, and promote empowerment for women, girls, and orphaned children.
“Every day, families in conflict-affected areas in Nigeria make impossible choices simply to survive. This partnership is our promise to them that they are not forgotten. Together with Muslim Charity, we are committed to restoring dignity, protecting the vulnerable, and creating real pathways for women and children to rebuild their lives with hope and strength,” said Dimanche Sharon, IOM Chief of Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The suffering of families displaced in Nigeria is a reminder of our shared responsibility to act with compassion and urgency. Partnering with IOM allows us to reach those who need us most, ensuring that every woman and child touched by conflict feels seen, supported, and empowered to rebuild their future,” added Irfan Rajput, Director of Programmes and Policy.
The MoU marks the beginning of a collaboration with long‑term potential. Both organisations expressed readiness to deepen the partnership and explore additional areas of cooperation to better support vulnerable communities in Nigeria.
For more information, please contact:
Muslim Charity at info@muslimcharity.org.uk
Elijah Elaigwu, Senior Communication Assistant, IOM, email: elaigwu@iom.int
