In the remote rural communities of Nigeria, people often feel forgotten by the authorities. Water facilities provided by the authorities, were poorly installed and maintained, often breaking down after only a few years; Families were then back to square one; having to resort to spring and stream water which is often highly contaminated. "When we heard that an NGO was working in our area we sent the Chief to go and ask for help for our village." Read the full story (opens a 480KB PDF in a new window)

Mushroom harvest: the story of a self-help group.
For many young people in Africa living with a physical handicap, the prospects are bleak. In the urban areas of Cross River State in Nigeria, Concern Universal is supporting a self-help group to set up a cottage industry to earn the money for equipment such as wheelchairs and crutches as well as the medication they need. Read the full story (opens a 86KB PDF file in a new window)

The story of Esuk Mbat Village: Bee Keeping
"We used to be afraid of the bees, but now they are our friends," said one member of a newly organised co-operative after receiving his training in bee keeping skills.  The traditional way of collecting honey involved felling and setting fire to trees where wild colonies had taken up residence; not only very dangerous but also disastrous for the local forests. Read the full story (opens 69KB PDF in a new window)