The recent flooding in Bauchi State, triggered by heavy rainfall, has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, affecting over 293,000 individuals across 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs), causing widespread displacement of over 30,000 households and 293,371 individuals.

The floods have led to the loss of 24 lives and left 163 injured, highlighting the urgent need for immediate humanitarian assistance. The disaster has disproportionately impacted vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, who face heightened risks of exploitation, abuse, and neglect in the current emergency setting.

With the destruction of 52,035 homes and damage to an additional 172,330, displaced persons seek shelter in overcrowded schools, public buildings, including Primary Health Clinics, and with host communities. The disruption of essential services, including water supply, sanitation, and healthcare, has exposed displaced persons to risks of waterborne diseases and other health risks. The damage to 50,343 hectares of farmland and the loss of over 11,000 animals have severely impacted livelihoods, exacerbating food insecurity and economic vulnerability.

This emergency has further created a complex protection environment, with displaced populations, particularly women and girls, facing increased risks of gender-based violence, exploitation, and abuse, which are further compounded by the breakdown of social support systems and the limited access to essential services. The estimated cost of damages, reaching over ₦7.8 billion, underscores the immense scale of the disaster and the urgent need for a comprehensive response.  See attached The Rapid Needs Assessment Report Conducted by Safer World Foundation,  supported by the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)

This project is implemented in five (5), out of the 16 affected local government areas – Zaki, Itas/Gadau, Katagum, Giade, and Ganjuwa)- where several communities have been affected resulting in the displacement of over 7403 households and 77,329 individuals, including women, children, vulnerable adults and persons with disabilities.

The proposed action specifically targets 3,703 households, reaching an estimated 18,515 direct beneficiaries from across the displaced communities. The intervention prioritizes Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to support selected households to cater for their water and hygiene needs by ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, recognizing the urgent need to prevent disease outbreaks. The MPCA will also empower affected households to meet their immediate food, nutrition and NFI needs and support their recovery from the shock of displacement. The intervention also prioritizes protection initiatives targeted at vulnerable populations that are exposed to risks associated with sexual exploitation and abuse, GBV, and other stress/trauma-related risks.