Action Aid Nigeria supported the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation’s 14-bed shelter in 2022, providing a safe haven for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Abuja. The grant facilitated a secure environment for adults, teenagers, and children and boosted the capacity of DNF’s account in the Police Hospital by paying medical bills for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
It also supported repairs and provided food and dignity kits to women and their children and girls in the DNF Safe House. During this project, the shelter welcomed three new clients, a mother and her two children fleeing Domestic Violence and a 16-year-old Survivor of Sexual Violence. The impact of these activities has been substantial, providing a safe and supportive environment for a diverse group of SGBV survivors and enhancing the quality of life for shelter residents.