The Irish Augustinian friars arrived in Nigeria in 1938 and the first community was established in 1966.
Nigeria is a very interesting country, full of contradictions and problems. The African Giant is the most populous country of the continent with about 177 million habitants and is the leading economy of Africa, thanks to its very productive sector. At the same time, however, the life expectancy is only 52 years and 70% of the population live below the poverty line (less than a dollar a day).
The presence of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, and the continuous interethnic clashes make the country among the most dangerous on the African continent. Despite this the Augustinian friars carry on their work of more than 50 years and in 2000 the Augustinian Province of Nigeria was born. The areas of work are education, health, work training for women and youth and Peace Building.
A school for peace in Zing
Our objective is to improve the educational program of the Saint Augustine School in Zing, Eastern Nigeria, to support the development of children.
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Peace Model Academy: a school for the children of Jos
Our objective is the construction of 9 classrooms which will allow the school to provide a complete cycle of studies to its students.
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Help for the refugees of Jalingo
Due to tribal clashes, above all to attacks by Boko Haram terrorists, thousands of people are fleeing from villages in rural areas and arriving in Jalingo in search of help. The Foundation, together with the Augustinians, decided to help them.
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Program for training, education and healtcare in Nassarawa and Plateau States
The goal of the project is to develop an educational program to sustain the formation and education of youth who are well trained and open to dialogue.
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