In a significant event marking the International Day of the Girl Child, Tonye Marclint launched a project dedicated to empowering and mentoring young girls impacted by armed conflict. 
This initiative, funded by the Building Blocks for Peace foundation as part of the Young Peacebuilder Fellowship, took place at the Durunmi IDP camp and brought together 50 girls for a day filled with mentorship and skills-building activities.
The project aimed to foster self-awareness among participants and educate them on essential hygiene practices. Volunteers from the Rachel Mujong Project Braid Me provided practical workshops on creating homemade shampoo and bathing soaps, playing a crucial role in enhancing the program.
Tonye Marclint emphasized the importance of empowering girls in conflict-affected areas, stating, “As much as these young girls are victims of armed conflict, they also represent the hope and vision for a better future. This year’s theme, ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future,’ highlights the urgent need to empower them with the skills and confidence to shape that future.”
He underscored that equipping them with essential life skills supports their immediate needs and helps them envision a brighter tomorrow.
The project received funding from the Building Blocks for Peace foundation, which enabled the successful execution of the initiative. Through this effort, Marclint aims to draw attention to the unique challenges faced by young girls displaced by conflict and provide them with the necessary tools to thrive despite these adversities.
Tonye Marclint, a 2024 Young Peacebuilder Fellow, is also a researcher at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution in Abuja and a member of the Conflict Research Network (CORN) West Africa. His passion for addressing the impact of conflict on youth drives his commitment to creating impactful programs and policies in this area.