In Sokoto State, where insecurity and extremism have affected many lives, a new wave of hope is emerging—led by youth and women empowered to build peace from within their communities. The North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIF), working with the Al-Yateem Charity Initiative (AYCI) and supported by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), is helping communities resist violent extremism through education, dialogue, and economic empowerment. At a recent press briefing, NEYIF’s Executive Director, Comrade Mohammed Dauda Gombe, shared stories of transformation. “Peacebuilding must be people-centered,” he said. “By equipping youth, women, and community leaders, we’re laying the…
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