Kwa Agboughul is a community in rural Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria,  that primarily thrives on agriculture and fishing. Rice, vegetables, and cassava are the main crops grown here, and the community’s abundance of vegetables attracts traders from Abuja and Jos. However, the community’s resilience is being tested by the increasing frequency and severity of floods. Moses Ahangbahan, a resident of the Kwa Agboughul community, recalls a time when…

In the heart of Badagry, a coastal town and Local Government Area in Lagos State lies a vibrant community; home to Cecilia Ajose, a woman of indomitable spirit and unwavering resilience. Cecilia, a skilled artisan, has spent her life weaving mats, a tradition passed down through generations in her family. In the past, Cecilia’s nimble hands could produce eight mats a week, a testament to her expertise and…

Along the banks of the capricious Mada River that snakes through the Unguwar Pah community in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, lies a tale of resilience and determination in the face of an unrelenting adversary – the river itself. Every year, community members, like Kona Joseph, witness their hopes and labor swept away by the floodwaters, leaving behind a trail of disappointment and despair. Kona Joseph, a seasoned farmer with…