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Incessant attacks: NGO provides food items, medical services to Bassa ravaged Communities of Plateau State

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Incessant attacks: NGO provides food items, medical services to Bassa ravaged Communities of Plateau State

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Lawrence Zongo, Jos

Living Streams of Hope & Peace Building Foundation, a nonprofit and inter-faith cultural organization, has demonstrated remarkable solidarity and compassion by providing crucial humanitarian aid to the Irigwe, Fulani, and Rukuba communities in Plateau State.

The June 24th event in Bassa Local Government has the foundation made efforts by distributing essential relief and medical assistance to those in need as a result communal clashes that ravaged Many communities.

They distributed food items to 20 widows, providing packages containing spaghetti, Maggi, and salt to alleviate immediate food insecurities faced by vulnerable women and their families.

In addition, the foundation took proactive measures to combat cholera by providing water filters to 20 community leaders, ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water and reducing waterborne diseases.

Furthermore, the foundation organized a successful medical outreach that benefited a total of 138 individuals, providing much-needed medical attention and treatments, especially in communities with limited access to healthcare.

The Executive Director, Michael Kurams, emphasized the importance of peace and unity among the communities during the aid distribution. He also highlighted the need for additional support to sustain and expand their ongoing efforts.

Kurams appealed to the government to address the plea for peace among the Fulani, Rigwe, and Rukuba communities, stating, “Without Peace, there will be no community development.” He also affirmed his organization’s commitment to supporting the residents as much as they can offer.

The foundation’s humanitarian efforts underscore the critical role of non-profit organizations in fostering peace and providing essential services in conflict-affected areas. Their initiatives not only address immediate needs but also lay the groundwork for long-term community resilience and harmony.

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