We put people at the center of our work, particularly those affected by conflict and insecurity
About Us
Safer World Foundation
Safer World Foundation is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization that works to reduce violent conflict, minimize the impact of violence on individuals and communities at large, as well as to build safer communities.
At Safer World Foundation, we believe that to achieve lasting peace, people must actively get involved in providing alternatives to violence and have access to fair and effective means of addressing grievances and inequalities that drive conflict.
Safer World Foundation has been working in North Eastern States of Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi and Yobe State. In North Central States of Benue, Niger, Taraba, Nasarawa, Plateau and South Western State Osun since August 2015.
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Our Latest Projects
FUNDERS: USAID/NEC (2022)
Setting Up Trauma Listening Centers, Psychosocial First Aid and Referral pathways for 12 communities from 4 wards of Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State
FUNDERS: USAID/NEC (2022)
Youth Inclusion in Democratic Conflict Resolution and Civic Education in Adamawa State, Nigeria
FUNDERS: UNDP (2022)
Strengthening Community Response to Conflict between Farmers and Herders in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Region
While you are here, watch
"FINDING PEACE"
A Safer World Foundation documentary showcasing the amazing journey of healing of trauma survivors impacted by different degrees of conflict and violence that resulted in numerous deaths and loss of livelihoods
Our integrity as an organization comes from the values and principles that guide our work
People Centered
We put people at the center of our work, particularly those affected by conflict and insecurity.
Thought Leadership
We promote and support inclusive and cooperative approaches to decision-making.
Inclusivity
We believe in the worth, equality and dignity of every person, and society for people to enjoy security, justice and peaceful co-existence. We promote and support inclusive and cooperative approaches to decision-making.
Sensitivity
We understand that everything we do can have positive or negative effects on conflict dynamics and gender relationships, and being sensitive to this is central to our work.
Accountability
We are accountable to the communities and partners we work with, and to the donors and public who support our work.
Growth
We are a learning organization, striving to learn from each other – staff, partners and communities.
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