IDP Camp Wasa
A visit to the Wasa IDP camp
The dry season wind whispered through the makeshift shelters of Wasa IDP camp, carrying with it the murmur of thousands of lives in limbo. Over 7,000 internally displaced persons, the largest concentration in Abuja, called this sprawling settlement home. Amidst the hardship, however, a beacon of hope consistently flickered: the Alice Alobi Foundation (AAF), through its compassionate initiative, the Sweet Mother Network.
For years, the AAF had been a steadfast presence in Wasa. Amina, a mother of four, recalled the day her youngest, eight-year-old Halima, received a brand new exercise book and pencils – a small miracle that meant she could keep learning even without a formal school structure. The AAF’s commitment went beyond the visible; it was woven into the fabric of the community through the Sweet Mother Network, a group of dedicated volunteers who understood the unique struggles of the women and children in the camp.
Their support was tangible and consistent. School supplies flowed in, giving children a chance at education despite their displacement. Clothing helped shield them from the elements and restore a sense of dignity. And the regular distribution of household donated items – cooking utensils, blankets, soap – eased the daily burden on families who had lost everything.
