The NEAR Foundation has intensified its humanitarian outreach in the Federal Capital Territory, distributing more than 1,900 food packages to vulnerable groups across Abuja.
According to the organisation, the interventions were carried out in partnership with key government agencies and stakeholders, targeting internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons with disabilities, the elderly, and families of fallen military personnel.
In collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency, the foundation distributed 300 food packages at Malaysia Garden, Apo, and Kabusa IDP camps. Another 500 packages were shared among various clusters of persons with disabilities in partnership with the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities.
The outreach also reached elderly residents in Garki, where 200 food packages were distributed to support aged members of the community. In Karonmajigi, Abuja, 300 packages were delivered to persons living with disabilities in collaboration with Baffi Furniture.
Additionally, the foundation provided 500 food packages to wives of fallen heroes in partnership with the Alumni Association of the National Defence College, recognizing their sacrifices and offering support to their families.
As part of its correctional outreach, the group also visited the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, where 100 food packages were distributed to inmates.
The foundation disclosed that more distributions are planned in the coming days in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
The initiative underscores NEAR Foundation’s commitment to alleviating hardship and supporting vulnerable populations across the FCT.
