Honoring the missing, strengthening the living
In a recent commemoration, the families of the missing persons in Monguno town planted trees - symbols of enduring hope and remembrance – to honor their missing loved ones.
Since 2022, the accompaniment program supported 429 families across Borno State. It plays a vital role in offering psychosocial support, livelihood support, legal guidance, and updates on missing persons’ cases. More importantly, the program fosters a sense of community, enabling families to support each other, share their grief, and regain their dignity.
“This program reminds us that we’re not alone,” says one of the recipients of the program, “It helps us heal, rebuild, and fight for answers.”
Fatima Baba Fugu, a Family Links Officer of the ICRC subdelegation in Maiduguri, emphasizes the program’s impact.