European Commission Directorate General for Inte : Programme to strengthen Psychosocial Support, Mental Health, Reintegration and Protection Services for children in Borno, including children associated with Boko Haram

Millions of conflict affected children in Borno State require urgent support to recover from the impact of the insurgency and rebuild their lives. Not only have children experienced violence and loss, but they have also suffered protracted displacement. Thousands have also suffered the unimaginable horror of abduction, sexual violence and use by armed groups. The Action seeks to strengthen resilience amongst conflict affected children, by strengthening delivery of and access to community based children protection services and mental health and psychosocial support services. The Action also supports reintegration of boys and girls associated with armed groups through individual and family support and community dialogue to mitigate against the risk of secondary trauma resulting from rejection, stigmatisation and violence by communities and families, and reduce the risk of future radicalization and consequently conflict.

Action document