Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation
Building a resilient Edo where humanity comes first.
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Our Programmes
Impactful Initiatives
5 Active Programmes Transforming Lives
MHAPA operates five strategic programmes designed to reduce poverty, build resilience, and protect the most vulnerable citizens across all 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State.
About This Programme
Provides vocational training, apprenticeship, mentorship, and post-training livelihood support to improve employability and self-reliance among Edo citizens. Beneficiaries receive hands-on skills training and ongoing support to establish sustainable livelihoods.
Target Beneficiaries
- Youth
- Women
- Unemployed persons
- Vulnerable households
Eligibility Criteria
- Resident of Edo State
- Identified as vulnerable or unemployed
- Willingness to complete training
Required Documents
- Valid ID
- Proof of residence
- Passport photograph
Programme Window
2026 – 2031 strategic window. Deadlines announced per training cycle.
Application Process
- 1 Online or LGA-based registration
- 2 Screening and profiling
- 3 Training placement and commencement
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About This Programme
Strengthens cooperatives and MSMEs through business development services and facilitated access to finance. The programme supports the growth of small businesses, enables market access, and fosters economic empowerment at the grassroots level.
Target Beneficiaries
- Registered cooperatives
- Small businesses (MSMEs)
- Self-employed individuals
Support Offered
- Business development services
- Access to finance facilitation
- Market linkage support
- Cooperative strengthening
About This Programme
Delivers targeted poverty reduction interventions for the most vulnerable segments of Edo society — ensuring no one is left behind through tailored support for women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, displaced persons, and vulnerable households.
Target Beneficiaries
- Women
- Youth
- Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
- Elderly persons
- Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
Types of Support
- Cash transfers (CCT)
- Food support (NHGSFP)
- N-Power employment
- GEEP grants
- Psychosocial support
About This Programme
A state-level coordination platform designed to harmonize NGO and development partner activities, reduce duplication, and amplify collective impact. MHAPA serves as the central hub for registering, coordinating, and monitoring NGO activities across Edo State.
Who Can Join
- Registered NGOs
- Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
- International development partners
- Donor organisations
Benefits of Partnership
- Official state-level recognition
- Coordination with government priorities
- Reduced programme duplication
- Access to beneficiary data
How to Register
- 1 Contact MHAPA via email or phone
- 2 Submit organisation profile and programme areas
- 3 Attend coordination meeting for onboarding
About This Programme
Coordinates prevention, preparedness, early warning, emergency response, and post-crisis recovery across Edo State. MHAPA leads the state's humanitarian response to floods, displacement, public health emergencies, and other crises affecting communities.
Target Beneficiaries
- Crisis-affected communities
- Flood and disaster victims
- Displaced persons (IDPs)
- Vulnerable individuals in emergencies
Services Provided
- Early warning systems
- Emergency relief distribution
- Search and rescue coordination
- Post-crisis recovery support
- Psychosocial first aid
How to Report a Crisis
- 1 Call the Emergency Hotline immediately
- 2 Provide location, nature of crisis, and number of affected persons
- 3 MHAPA/EDOSEMA response team is deployed
Accountability
Reporting & Performance Framework
Quarterly Reports
Programme performance reports published every quarter
Annual Review
Comprehensive annual performance review each year
Mid-Term Review
Full programme mid-term evaluation in 2028
End-Term Evaluation
Final comprehensive evaluation at programme end in 2031