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About the Organization

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) – NGO Profile (Nigeria)

About the Organization
(COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in 1965. It works in over 30 countries, providing emergency relief and long-term development support to communities affected by conflict, poverty, and natural disasters.

Presence in Nigeria
COOPI has been operating in Nigeria since 2014, primarily in the North-East and North-West regions. The organization focuses on assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities affected by conflict and humanitarian crises.

Mission and Approach
COOPI’s mission is to support populations in crisis to achieve recovery and sustainable development. The organization adopts a community-based approach, combining emergency response with resilience-building interventions to ensure long-term impact.

Core Areas of Intervention

  • Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL):
    Supporting vulnerable households with food assistance, agricultural inputs, and income-generating activities.
  • Protection:
    Providing protection services, including support for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and vulnerable groups.
  • Education in Emergencies:
    Promoting access to safe and inclusive education for children affected by conflict and displacement.
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
    Improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices.
  • Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI):
    Supporting displaced populations with shelter construction and essential household items.
  • Emergency Response:
    Delivering rapid humanitarian assistance during crises and disasters.

Geographic Reach
COOPI operates mainly in Borno, Yobe, and other crisis-affected states in Northern Nigeria, focusing on hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities.

Impact and Operations
The organization has supported thousands of beneficiaries in Nigeria through integrated humanitarian programs that address immediate needs and promote long-term resilience.

Partnerships and Collaboration
COOPI works with international donors, UN agencies, government institutions, and local partners to deliver coordinated and effective interventions.

Careers and Opportunities
COOPI offers opportunities for professionals in program management, logistics, protection, education, and humanitarian response.

Focus Areas – COOPI (Nigeria)

  • Food Security & Livelihoods
  • Protection (including GBV)
  • Education in Emergencies
  • WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
  • Shelter & NFI
  • Emergency Response

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