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…Announces Commencement of Two-Year Project in Host Communities

The Executive Director of Communal Care Centre, Mrs. Collette Benett, has announced the commencement of a two-year intervention project in Mgbirichi/Abakuru Autonomous Community and Umuokanne Autonomous Community, both in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.

She further disclosed that the project would also be implemented in Ejemekwuru Autonomous Community and Akabo Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area.

Mrs. Benett made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the traditional rulers of Mgbirichi/Abakuru and Ejemekwuru Autonomous Communities.

The project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Communal Care Centre with support from ActionAid Nigeria under the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL-N) Project, is focused on women in conflict situations. It aims at amplifying the voices of women in conflict-affected communities while strengthening their capacities for sustainable livelihoods.

Speaking at the palace of the traditional ruler of Mgbirichi/Abakuru Autonomous Community, Mrs. Benett said the initiative is centred on conflict prevention in homes and society, noting that conflict often hinders development in communities.

She explained that the organization would build the capacity of women in areas such as early conflict detection, mitigation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding.

According to her, women in the benefiting communities would also receive agricultural support and be encouraged to develop a savings culture through the establishment of Village Savings and Loan Schemes (VSLS).

Mrs. Benett appealed to the Eze-in-Council to grant approval for the successful implementation of the project in the community.

Responding, the traditional ruler of Mgbirichi/Abakuru Autonomous Community, Eze Akuwueze Ralph Ikegwuruka, represented by the Traditional Prime Minister, Prince Dr. Tony Ikegwuruka, described the initiative as a welcome development and gave approval for its execution in the community.

Earlier, the Palace Secretary, Dr. Johndonald Ikegwuruka, raised concerns about the sustainability of the project and urged the organization to ensure a workable and sustainable exit plan.

At Ejemekwuru Autonomous Community, the traditional ruler, Eze Hippolite Duru, commended the initiative, describing it as beneficial to the people of the community, and assured the organization of his support towards the successful implementation of the project.

Stanley Okehie
Communication Officer

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‎As part of efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and girls in Nigeria, Communal Care Centre with support from @ActionAidNigeria through the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL-N) Project, announces the commencement of a 5 year project in Imo State, with a focus on Women in Conflict, aimed at Amplifying the Voices of Women in Conflict affected areas and Strengthen their capabilities for Sustainable Livelihood.
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Communal Care Centre held a sensitization program at Trinity High School Oguta to mark the international day of zero tolerance on Female Genital Mutilation with the theme “Partnership with Men and Boys to transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM”.  Trinity High School Oguta where 90% of the students are boys were sensitized on what FGM is all about, the negative effects of FMG both health wise and on the physical. The adolescents were encouraged to lend their voices to say No to FGM and other forms of gender-based violence in their homes, communities, school and society at large and also to report identified cases of abuse to Communal Care Centre.

Communal Care Centre on Thursdays wrapped up the 16days of activism against gender-based violence with her Annual Whyte Teens’ Concert. The event featured drawings and paintings, debate, drama and dance. Highlight of the occasion were presentation of award and certificates to traditional rulers who provided enabling environment for the project and non-state actors who supported project implementation. Awards were also given to the best 3 schools whose presentations spoke to the theme of the year.

VAWG Response Team in Akabor Oguta LGA held school sensitization to commemorate the 16days of activism against gender-based violence. The used the indigenous language to enlighten the children on different forms of GBV and how to protect themselves from abuse as well as to speak out when their right are violated.

Following the visibility and credibility that ActionAid SLOC-VAWG project has given to Communal Care Centre in our project communities, the executive Director of CCC Mrs. Colette Bennett was appointed member off Oguta flood relief and rehabilitation committee, saddled with the responsibility of ensuring victims of the recent flood disaster are properly supported to return back to their normal lives.

On the 25^th November 2022 at the inauguration of the committee, the traditional prime minister (Ogana Oguta) stated that ‘’CCC was brought in to ensure transparency and equitable distribution of the relief materials.’’

Many thanks to ActionAid Nigeria. We are proud to be associated with you.