Inspired by the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Anchor for Life Support and Resilience (ALSAR) launched a fully self-funded menstrual hygiene initiative for adolescent girls in MMC LGA. The project targeted girls who had limited knowledge in relation to their menstrual health, with the goal of equipping these girls with the knowledge and support…
The State-Low-Cost community of Maiduguri faced a possible threat of flooding due to their blocked drainages, which is mostly caused by lack of coordinated community efforts to manage waste and maintain drainage systems. To combat this, Anchor for Life Support and Resilience (ALSAR) teamed up with the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA) and the…
Anchor for Life Support and Resilience (ALSAR) implemented a community-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) project for adolescent girls and young women, a fully self-funded initiative. This project focused on areas that are underserved and affected by crisis, targeting 50 AGYWS in Dallari 1, Kwayamti, Maiduguri, Borno State.The goal is to give adolescent girls the…
ALSAR, in a targeted initiative following the devastating floods of September 2024, launched a fully self-funded program to address the unique challenges faced by Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in accessing agricultural livelihoods. Recognizing that subsistence farming is a powerful path to food security and independence, we developed a sensitization and training program to empower…
Improving literacy is one of the core missions of the Read with Confidence project, a self-funded initiative by ALSAR in Borno state. The project targeted 225 Primary 4–6 pupils across Moduganari, Gwange 2, and Bulumkutu Public Schools, with the goal of improving literacy and numeracy among struggling pupils by building their academic confidence and providing…
Anchor for Life Support and Resilience (ALSAR), through its self-funded initiative, implemented the six-month EducateHer Project in Musari Community and Garba Buzu Community of Borno State. The project directly targeted 100 vulnerable adolescent girls (aged 10-18 years) and 50 caregivers, with the goal of empowering girls through education while strengthening caregiver support for inclusive parenting….
Borno State faces a growing environmental crisis, characterized by desertification, deforestation, improper waste management, and open defecation. These challenges threaten public health, degrade natural resources, and contribute to climate change. Addressing these issues requires strong collaboration between stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions. In our ongoing commitment to environmental protection in Borno State, ALSAR has taken…