A Lifeline for Mothers: Launching Our Maternal and Child Health Initiative in Plateau State
In Nigeria, the statistics are not just numbers; they are a crisis echoing through rural communities. A woman in Nigeria has a 1 in 19 lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes. For a woman in a developed country,
Small Conversations, Big Impact: How Checking in Can Save a Life
We all carry things no one can see. For some it’s a bruise or an illness; for others it’s a quiet thought that whispers they’re alone or unwanted. These are the silent struggles: someone feeling left out at lunch,
Who Gets Left Behind? Exploring Socioeconomic and Gender Gaps in Education
When we talk about Nigeria's education crisis, we're not talking about a system that fails everyone equally. We're talking about a system that systematically abandons our most vulnerable children and the patterns of who gets left behind reveal uncomfortable
Building Partnerships Between Schools and Peace-Building Organizations
Imagine walking into a classroom where positive energy fills the air, a classroom where every student can stand tall without the fear of being bullied, where there is no tension which forces them to cower in fear, but give
Access to Reproductive Health Services: Barriers and Solutions
Early this year, a mini documentary by a popular health influencer “Aproko Doctor” went viral. This documentary showed the unhealthy state of a primary health care center in one of the local governments in Nigeria. This documentary depicts the neglect
Reducing Carbon Footprint; Integrating Climate Education in Schools
Climate change is no longer a distant threat in Nigeria; it is close and very real. The effects are widespread, and are increasing, whether it is heatwaves in the northern part or flooding in the southern part of Nigeria.
It Takes a Village: Reclaiming Mental Health Through Community in Nigeria and Across Africa
Across Africa, conversations about mental health are finally breaking through the silence. But for many, the path to wellness is still steeped in stigma, misunderstanding, and systemic neglect. In Nigeria, where over 200 million people share just a few hundred
Advocating for the Sexual Health and Rights of Adolescent Girls
If data could scream, it would cry out for change. Behind every statistic is a girl — a child with dreams, potential, and the right to a healthy future. But for millions of adolescent girls, especially across sub-Saharan Africa,
Impacting Lives Through Quality Education
Education is undeniably one of the most powerful tools for creating change. As Nelson Mandela famously said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." This profound statement resonates deeply with us at
