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OUR VISION
A hunger-free, inclusive, and resilient Nigeria where women, children, and youth are empowered, protected, educated, and equipped to lead sustainable change.
OUR MISSION
Empowering vulnerable women, children, youth, persons with disabilities, people living with HIV and child headed household through sustainable agriculture, quality education, protection services, economic empowerment, humanitarian assistance, and advocacy, enabling them to live with dignity, realize their rights, and contribute to resilient and peaceful communities.
OUR CORE VALUES
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WHAT WE DO?
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Environmental Protection and Climate Change
Education and Learning Development
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Child Protection and Wellbeing
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response
Youth Empowerment and Development
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening
Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Human Rights, Protection and Social Inclusion
Humanitarian Response and Emergency Relief
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BRMI STRENGTHENS STAFF CAPACITY THROUGH TRAINING ON LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
BRMI organized a staff capacity-building session facilitated by the Education Officer, Mrs. Odo Peace, on the topic “Learning Beyond the Classroom.” The session emphasized the importance of continuous learning through practical experiences, collaboration, and everyday opportunities, equipping staff with insights to enhance both their professional growth and service delivery.
FAPS PROJECT: STRENGTHENING CHILD PROTECTION AND ADOLESCENT WELL-BEING AT ABAGENA IDP CAMP IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.
Through the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPs) Project, BRMI reached 116 children and adolescents at Abagena IDP Camp with recreational and life-skills activities that promoted psychosocial well-being, strengthened understanding of adolescence and puberty, and encouraged healthy, respectful relationships.
Recreational Activity With Children At Abagena IDP Camp
Understanding Adolescence Session at Abagena IDP Camp
FAPS PROJECT: EMPOWERING ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AT MEGA IDP CAMP IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.
Under the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPs) Project, BRMI empowered 78 adolescent girls at Mega IDP Camp with essential knowledge on adolescence, puberty, menstrual hygiene, and healthy decision-making, strengthening their confidence and resilience to navigate this critical stage of life.
Understanding Adolescence Session With Adolescent Girls At Mega IDP Camp
FAPS PROJECT: PROMOTING POSITIVE PARENTIN ON GIRL CHILD EDUCATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT AT ABAGENA IDP CAMP IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.
As part of the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project, BRMI conducted awareness sessions on Girl Child Education and Child Development at Abagena IDP Camp, equipping families with practical knowledge to support children’s education, healthy development, and overall well-being.
Session at Abagena IDP Camp on Girl Child Education and Child Development
FAPS PROJECT: ADVANCING POSITIVE PARENTING ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AT MEGA IDP CAMP IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.
Under the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project, BRMI facilitated a child development session at Mega IDP Camp, empowering caregivers with practical insights to nurture children’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Child Development Session at Mega IDP Camp
FAPS PROJECT: PROMOTING POSITIVE PARENTING ON GIRL CHILD EDUCATION AT MEGA IDP CAMP IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.
As part of the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project, BRMI conducted its first awareness session at Mega IDP Camp, promoting the importance of girl child education and encouraging community support for every girl’s right to learn.
Girl Child Education Session at Mega IDP Camp
BRMI COMMENCES FAPS PROJECT WITH BASELINE ASSESSMENT AT MEGA, ABAGENA AND ICHWA IDP CAMP IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.
BRMI commenced the Family-Based Protection and Psychosocial Support (FAPS) Project with an entry-level (baseline) assessment at Mega, Abagena and Ichwa IDP Camp, where the team engaged Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) officials to introduce the project and obtain authorization for implementation.
Baseline assessment at Mega IDP Camp
Baseline Assessment at Abagena IDP Camp
BRMI SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES THE FAMILY-BASED PROTECTION AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT (FAPS) PROJECT ACROSS THREE IDP CAMPS IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE.
CAPACITY BUILDING ON CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE
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Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative (BRMI) celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
At BRMI, we believe that persons with disabilities are not defined by their limitations but by their abilities, talents, and potential. We proudly stand with all differently abled persons in advocating for a society where everyone has equal opportunities to participate, contribute, and thrive.
As an organization committed to humanitarian action, social inclusion, and sustainable development, promoting the rights, dignity, and empowerment of persons with disabilities remains one of our core priorities. We are dedicated to supporting their meaningful participation in leadership, decision-making, employment, education, and governance, while advocating for policies that remove barriers to inclusion.
We commend the Benue State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for commemorating the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities and for the passage of the Benue State Disability Rights Law (2025). This landmark legislation demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights and promoting the welfare of persons with disabilities across the state.
BRMI calls on government at all levels, development partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector to make disability inclusion a priority by ensuring that persons with disabilities are represented in leadership, policy formulation, employment, education, healthcare, and all aspects of public life.
Together, we can build a Benue where every person—regardless of ability—is respected, included, empowered, and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
As the year ends and many prepare to celebrate, thousands of families in Yelwata IDP Camp will welcome the new year with empty plates and heavy hearts. Displacement has taken their homes, hunger has stolen their strength, and silence has deepened their pain.
From Dec 30th – Jan 1st, Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative is stepping into Yelwata IDP Camp (International Market) to do what humanity demands. Cook warm meals, share love, and remind them they are not forgotten.
This is not just a feeding. It is a night of dignity, compassion, and renewed hope.
You can help turn despair into hope:
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Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative
“If you can’t feed a thousand people, please feed just one.”
Enquiries: +2348122777773, +2348109280600
Your kindness tonight could be the reason a family believes in tomorrow.
TOGETHER THROUGH THE NIGHT OF HOPE: BRMI BRINGS JOY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT TO YELWATA IDP CAMP
For families displaced by the Yelwata crisis and currently residing at the International Market IDP Camp in Benue State, the year had been marked by displacement, uncertainty, loss, and difficult memories.
But as the year came to an end, Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative (BRMI) created a moment of hope, connection, and renewed joy through a psychosocial support activity tagged “Together Through the Night of Hope.”
The programme brought together children, young people, women, and families for an evening of entertainment, cultural expression, talent, and community bonding.
Activities included dancing competitions, traditional food and cultural displays featuring Ukauka, barbing and make-up competitions, and a beauty pageant. These activities provided participants with an opportunity to express themselves, celebrate their cultural heritage, showcase their talents, and experience a renewed sense of dignity and belonging.
The celebration was further enriched by performances from renowned Benue entertainers, including Baba Yev, Rapizo, Edna Jones, Omo Benue, and Terry Mbajor, whose music and performances transformed the atmosphere of the camp.
The laughter grew. The music filled the air. Families danced and celebrated together.
For a few precious hours, the burden of displacement gave way to joy.
As midnight approached, anticipation filled the camp. When the New Year finally arrived, the families welcomed it together—dancing, laughing, and holding on to hope.
The evening was complemented by sumptuous meals shared throughout the programme, making the celebration a memorable experience for the displaced families.
Yet, beyond the competitions, music, food, and celebration, “Together Through the Night of Hope” carried a deeper message.
It reminded displaced families that they had not been forgotten.
It affirmed their dignity.
It celebrated their culture.
And it reinforced the importance of psychosocial support in helping communities navigate the emotional and social consequences of displacement.
For BRMI, the programme was more than an event. It was an expression of compassion and solidarity—a simple but powerful reminder that even in the midst of adversity, people deserve moments of joy, connection, dignity, and hope.
Together Through the Night of Hope.
Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative (BRMI)
“If you can’t feed a thousand people, please feed just one.”
A Night of hope with the Yelwata IDPs
IF YOU CAN’T FEED A THOUSAND PEOPLE, PLEASE FEED JUST ONE. STANDING TOGETHER WITH YELWATA IDPS
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We are so grateful to everyone who came together to make “Together Through the Night of Hope: Standing With Yelewata IDPs” such a meaningful experience.
To our amazing guest artists:
OmoBenue, Baba Yev, Edna Jones, Rapizo
We thank you for sharing your time, talent, and energy with us. You truly brought joy and hope through the night.
To our wonderful partners:
JASPI, AGN, SSCAF, ANGEL Support Foundation, Prime Youth and Women Empowerment Initiative, GLOHAD, AHI
Your support and contributions made all the difference. We appreciate
And to everyone behind the scenes, and those we can’t mention by name, thank you. Your heart, effort, and belief in this cause touched lives, and we are so grateful.
Together, we stood with the YELWATA IDPs and showed them they are not alone.
The Brotherly Relief team truly appreciates
Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative (BRMI) participated in a 2-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Capacity Development for Facilitators, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) held on 10–11 February 2026, organized by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with support from Tetra Tech International Development.
At BRMI, we believe that building stronger communities begins with strengthening the knowledge and skills of those who serve them. As an organization committed to the continuous capacity development of community-based organizations, youth, women, volunteers, frontline workers, and other development practitioners, we continually invest in learning to enhance the quality and impact of our interventions.
The training strengthened our capacity in:
- Dialogue facilitation and conflict-sensitive communication
- Community engagement and participatory approaches
- Advocacy strategy development and stakeholder mapping
- Designing inclusive dialogue platforms that promote trust, collaboration, and peaceful coexistence
- Developing evidence-based advocacy messages and effective follow-up strategies
These new skills will further strengthen BRMI’s ability to facilitate inclusive community dialogues, promote civic participation, support peaceful conflict resolution, and empower local actors to address development challenges effectively.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and Tetra Tech International Development for this valuable learning opportunity and for their continued investment in strengthening civil society organizations.
At BRMI, learning is continuous because stronger institutions create stronger communities.
We concluded the 2-day Training of Trainers capacity development, organized by Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and supported by Tetra Tech International Development!
Key takeaways from Day 2 (11th February 2026):
Deepened understanding of Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech (MDH) and its impact on community relationships and peace
Equipped with practical strategies to prevent, identify, and respond to MDH, promoting calm and dialogue
Collaboratively identified common MDH narratives and mapped effective countermeasures
Created simple and effective advocacy messages for community engagement
Participants stepped down the training, developed action plans, and evaluated their learning outcomes
Thanks to CDD and Tetra Tech International Development for this empowering experience!
We are committed to promoting peace, dialogue, and positive change in our communities!
Building the capacity of community actors to counter misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech.
BRMI Marks International Women’s Day 2026 in Benue State
Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative (BRMI), a women- and youth-led organization, proudly participated in the 2026 International Women’s Day opening rally in Benue State, organized by the Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations.
Under the theme “Give to Gain,” the event brought together government officials, development partners, and civil society to promote women’s empowerment, leadership, and inclusive development.
At BRMI, International Women’s Day is more than a celebration—it is a reminder of the importance of women’s full participation in leadership, decision-making, policy development, and peacebuilding. We remain committed to advancing gender equality, protecting women’s rights, and creating opportunities for women and girls to thrive.
Together, we continue to champion a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous Nigeria.
Brotherly Relief Mission Initiative (BRMI) successfully conducted a one-day Capacity Building Training on Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Trauma Healing for its staff and volunteers in Benue State, Nigeria, on 11 March 2026.
The training was designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge and practical skills in understanding trauma, recognizing its impact on individuals and communities, and delivering appropriate psychosocial support in humanitarian and community settings.
Key areas covered included:
- Understanding trauma and its underlying causes
- Identifying signs and symptoms of trauma
- Delivering effective psychosocial support services
- Applying community-based approaches to trauma healing and recovery
- Promoting self-care and staff well-being while supporting vulnerable populations
Participants were also introduced to the Trauma LENS approach (Look, Explore, Needs, Support), a practical framework that equips frontline workers with structured techniques for identifying needs, responding appropriately, and strengthening community resilience.
Through this initiative, BRMI continues to invest in building the capacity of humanitarian workers and volunteers to provide quality psychosocial support, foster trauma-informed communities, and enhance the resilience and well-being of vulnerable populations across Nigeria.
