In May, Boko Haram (BH) attacked the villages of Lassa and Dille. These villages are just 30 miles from the Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN) headquarters. They attacked Lassa late one night and Dille the next night. In Lassa the BH burned shops and businesses and in Dille they destroyed people’s food supplies. We received
Boko Haram
Nigeria Crisis work continues amidst the violence
There have been new reports of violence and attacks in Northeast Nigeria. Continue to pray for our brothers and sisters as they live in fear but continue to proclaim Jesus Christ as their strength. As security continues to remain a concern, the EYN Disaster team has provided monetary assistance for the building of a wall
Nigeria Crisis Response helps thousands in 2018
Pictured – Medical Assistance, Skills & Business training for widows & orphans, Fertilizer & Seeds, Trauma Healing, Education Assistance, Clean Water Sources, Food Distributions, Special Relief to victims of Fulani Herdsmen, and Home Repairs were all part of the relief effort for 2018. (Pictures provided from 2018 Reports) 19 food distributions were organized
Livelihood Centers Graduate 180
Dr. Rebecca Dali is the Executive Director of the Center for Caring Empowerment and Peace Initiative (CCEPI). For the past 3 years CCEPI (supported by Nigeria Crisis Response) has been operating training centers for widows and orphans who are victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. The centers interview and screen applicants to ensure they are
October by the Numbers
The EYN Disaster Ministry continues its work in Northeast Nigeria. In October: 2 food distributions were held for 1600 people ($12,419) 25 homes were re-roofed ($11,430) 3 boreholes were drilled (1 motorized with an overhead tank) for 3 communities reaching over 2000 with clean water ($10,686) 2 trauma workshops for 42 individuals whose lives are
Pray for Nigeria and the EYN Church
(A report from the EYN Disaster Ministry) In the last two weeks Boko Haram has intensified their activities in BORNO State. On Saturday, 28 farmers were killed at KALLE village near Molai along Damboa Road, Maiduguri. That night, two villages in Konduga were burnt down and many were killed. On Thursday, October 18th, Hauwa, the
Young Widows Recovery Seminar
Earlier this year, EYN women’s ministry, under the leadership of Suzan Mark, held a seminar for young widows. There are over 4000 young widows in Northeast Nigeria as a direct result of the men killed by the Boko Haram Insurgency. This special seminar was held for 100 young widows that have little children and have
Disaster work continues with New Water Supplies, Trauma Training and more
Chibok area received 2 new bore holes at Birgizu – The people in the area were so happy that the Village Chief and four people from the community traveled to EYN headquarters to convey their thanks. The delegation told the Disaster Ministry team that EYN has wiped their longtime tears for potable water and proved
Nigerian Brethren provide relief for victims of Fulani herdsmen attacks
On June 23rd Fulani Herdsmen in the Jos Plateau area attacked numerous villages. Officials report 238 persons killed in 17 villages. The attackers also burnt and vandalized the villages, destroying homes, churches and properties. The people cannot return home. Some reports indicated that roads to outlaying villages are blocked by the Fulani. Many families are
Nigeria’s Director of Disaster Ministry visits United States Disaster program
By Rev. Yuguda Mdurvwa First and foremost, I would want to thank God, and Church of the Brethren for giving me the opportunity to be at the Annual Conference and the one week of refreshing and learning about Brethren Disaster Ministry (BDM). After the Sunday Service at Annual Conference, we started our journey to North