Promoting peace and development in communities through capacity building, conflict transformation, and advocacy — healing a region shattered by Boko Haram insurgency.
Born out of the ashes of the Boko Haram insurgency, SPARSI has been a beacon of hope since 2016, working to restore peace, dignity, and community bonds in North-East Nigeria.
"A society where people of diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds live together in peace and harmony."
"To promote peace and development in communities through capacity building, conflict transformation, and advocacy for sustainable development."
Beginning July 2009, North-East Nigeria was wrecked by violence caused by the Boko Haram terrorist group, uprooting over 2 million people from their homes in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States. SPARSI was established in February 2016 by a group of concerned peacemakers, medical professionals, and community leaders who felt challenged to address this situation — promoting post-insurgency healing and reconciliation through advocacy, psychosocial work, and peacemaking.
Foster mutual understanding and respect among people of diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural affiliations for peaceful coexistence in Nigeria and beyond.
Provide succor to crisis victims including health care and environmental responsibility for improved life quality.
Advocate for the needs of victims of violent conflict to relevant stakeholders.
Empower women and youth through entrepreneurial skills and microfinance credit for self-reliance and improved livelihood.
Enhance cross-cultural understanding through local and international exchange visits and volunteer service.
Partner and network with local and international organizations sharing the same objectives.
Promote responsive leadership for effective administration and service in institutions and organizations.
Our work is structured around six interconnected thematic areas that address the complex needs of conflict-affected communities.
Fostering mutual understanding and respect among diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural groups for peaceful coexistence.
Providing psychosocial support and trauma awareness programs to help communities recover from the devastating effects of conflict and insurgency.
Safeguarding children affected by conflict through targeted protection programs, ensuring their safety, dignity, and access to care.
Interest-free loans for food production in camps, empowering displaced communities through interfaith cooperation and economic self-reliance.
Expanding access to quality education for conflict-affected children and youth, building the foundations for lasting peace and development.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs that restore dignity and improve health outcomes in displaced communities and host populations.
Since our founding, SPARSI has implemented impactful peace and reconciliation projects across North-East Nigeria.
With support from Nigerian Support for Victims of Terrorism (VSF), SPARSI conducted advocacy visits to traditional and religious leaders, community mapping, and interfaith dialogues in Maisandari and Gwange communities.
In collaboration with S.H.A.R.E Foundation (Germany), SPARSI established the BBIC project, inaugurating it with pastors, imams, women, and youth as active participants, followed by capacity-building workshops on conflict understanding and peace concepts.
Three-day workshops on conflict transformation for religious leaders, traditional leaders, youth, and women leaders. Community peace-builder networks were inaugurated in three communities across two LGAs.
Monthly stakeholder meetings, advocacy to Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Youth and Sports, and continued community resilience building across conflict-affected zones in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states.
Founding vision sparked by the killing of EYN Pastor Iyasco Taru in Kaduna — a turning point that motivated SPARSI's founder to build peace.
SPARSI officially established in February 2016 in response to the Boko Haram insurgency displacing over 2 million people in North-East Nigeria.
First external funding secured from VSF (Victims of Terrorism Support Fund Nigeria); first inter-religious dialogue organized in Maiduguri.
Partnership with S.H.A.R.E Foundation Germany; launch of Bridge Building for Inter-Religious Coexistence (BBIC) in Maiduguri.
Three-day conflict transformation workshops held; community peace networks inaugurated across Borno State LGAs.
Continued expansion of peacebuilding, trauma healing, microfinance, education, and WASH programs in North-East Nigeria.
SPARSI — registered with CAC, NEMA, and EFCC's SCUML — operates with 7 full-time staff, 2 volunteers, and a board of 11 members.
Snapshots of our work in communities across North-East Nigeria.
Inter-religious dialogue session, Maiduguri 2017
Psychosocial support workshop for IDPs
Youth capacity building workshop, Borno State
Women's microfinance program launch
Advocacy visit to community leaders, Askira/Uba
Community peace network inauguration
A committed team of professionals working together to build sustainable peace across North-East Nigeria.
Your donation helps SPARSI bring peace, healing, and hope to communities devastated by conflict in North-East Nigeria. Every contribution — large or small — makes a real difference in rebuilding lives.
Provides psychosocial support materials for one family
Funds a community peace dialogue workshop
Supports a child's education for one term
Contact us at info@sparsi.org for bank transfer details