OUR VISION

We envision an inclusive, peaceful, healthy, and resilient world where everyone lives with dignity, has access to nutritious food, safe water, good hygiene, and a healthy environment, with equal opportunities to thrive.

OUR MISSION

To restore dignity and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable women, female-headed households, women living with HIV/AIDS, and women with disabilities by providing compassionate support, promoting healing and protection, and creating sustainable opportunities that enable them to overcome hardship, reclaim their strength and build secure, independent futures.

OUR CORE VALUES

Compassion: Walking besides women with empathy and care

Dignity: Every woman deserves respect and value

Equity: Fair access to opportunities for all

Integrity: Transparency and accountability always

Resilience: Strength to rebuild and thrive

Sustainability: Lasting solutions for self-reliance

Collaborations: Unity for lasting community change

Focused On Vulnerable Women, Girl-Headed Households, Women Living with HIV & Women with Disabilities

WHAT WE DO?

Psychosocial Support (PSS)

Humanitarian Response and Emergency Relief

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods

Education and Learning Development

Agriculture and Nutrition

Health / Child Protection

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response

Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion

Climate Resilience

Advocacy and Policy Engagement

JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SOCIETY

FAPS PROJECT: PROMOTING MUTUAL RESPECT AND POSITIVE PARENTING AT ABAGENA IDP CAMP, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.

As part of the FAPS Project, BRMI held a sensitization session at Abagena IDP Camp on 16 September 2026, bringing together 62 adolescents and caregivers.

The session focused on positive parenting, mutual respect, effective communication, and creating safe and supportive family environments where children can express themselves and thrive.

Caregivers and adolescents learning to build stronger family relationships.

FAPS PROJECT: REFLECTING ON PROGRESS AT MEGA IDP CAMP, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.

As the FAPS Project approaches completion, BRMI engaged 46 female caregivers at Mega IDP Camp on 15 September 2026 in a reflective session on positive parenting, communication, child protection, and family relationships.

Caregivers shared positive changes observed among their children and highlighted ongoing concerns requiring continued attention, providing valuable feedback for the project’s final phase.

Caregivers reflecting on positive parenting and family wellbeing.

FAPS PROJECT: STRENGTHENING CAREGIVER–ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIPS AT ABAGENA IDP CAMP MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.

As part of the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project, BRMI engaged 47 caregivers at Abagena IDP Camp in a follow-up session focused on communication, positive discipline, emotional support, peer influence, and guiding adolescents toward their future goals.

Through practical discussions, caregivers reflected on their children’s positive qualities and explored healthier ways to respond to behavioural challenges. The session also encouraged caregivers to engage their adolescents in conversations about career interests and future aspirations, with all participants committing to take this conversation home.

Caregivers discussing ways to strengthen family relationships.

FAPS PROJECT: STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH ADOLESCENTS ENGAGEMENT AT ABAGENA IDP CAMP MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.

To mark the third and last month of the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project, BRMI moved to strengthen family relationships by engaging adolescents in open discussions on communication, respectful behaviour, peer influence, and responsible decision-making.

The session provided a safe space for 34 adolescents to reflect on family conflicts, explore healthier ways of responding to disagreements, and commit to positive behavioural changes.

Adolescents learning to build healthier family relationships.

FAPS PROJECT: REFLECTING ON PROGRESS AT MEGA IDP CAMP MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.

As the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project progressed at Mega IDP Camp, BRMI engaged over 50 parents and caregivers in a review session focused on hygiene, positive parenting, and girl-child education.

Participants reflected on positive changes within their households, discussed challenges affecting family wellbeing, and explored healthier approaches to parent-child communication. The session also highlighted ongoing protection concerns and the need for continued support and stronger links to available humanitarian services.

Parents and caregivers reflecting on progress and strengthening family wellbeing.

FAPS PROJECT: REFLECTING, LEARNING AND MOVING FORWARD AT ABAGENA IDP CAMP, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.

To mark the completion of the second month of the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project, BRMI held a Project Progress Review and Evaluation at Abagena IDP Camp on 27 August 2026.

The session brought together 53 caregivers, adolescents, and children to reflect on activities implemented so far, share experiences, and identify areas requiring further attention. Participants highlighted positive changes resulting from the sessions, while also identifying the need for continued support in strengthening positive behaviour and family relationships.

The review reinforced BRMI’s commitment to listening, learning, and adapting the FAPS intervention to better respond to the protection and psychosocial needs of children, adolescents, and families.

53 participants reflecting on FAPS progress and sharing their experiences at Abagena IDP Camp.

FROM GARDEN TO HARVEST: BRMI DEMONSTRATES THE VALUE OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE

BRMI has harvested fresh cucumbers from its office garden, showcasing how climate-smart agriculture (CSA) can be practiced even on a small scale. The initiative demonstrates the potential of simple, sustainable farming practices to contribute to food production while making efficient use of available resources.

Beyond the harvest, the office garden serves as a practical demonstration of the benefits of climate-smart agriculture, including improved food security, efficient resource use, livelihood opportunities, and increased resilience to climate-related challenges.

Through initiatives like this, BRMI continues to promote practical approaches that encourage communities to embrace sustainable agricultural practices and build more resilient food systems.

Fresh cucumber harvest from BRMI’s office garden, promoting climate-smart agriculture.

BEYOND TALKING: STRENGTHENING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AT BRMI

BRMI held a weekly staff capacity-building session on “Beyond Talking – Effective Communication for Development” on 24 August 2026 at the BRMI Conference Hall, facilitated by Jato Terungwa Theophilus, Programme Assistant.

The session focused on effective communication, active listening, community engagement, stakeholder management, and handling difficult conversations. Through practical exercises and interactive discussions, staff explored ways to improve communication and strengthen engagement with communities and stakeholders.

BRMI staff during an effective communication session.