Breast Milk Advocate Project uses participatory behavioral change communication approach to promote sustainable breastfeeding through: Advocacy, Seminars, Maternal education, Radio Program, Town hall meeting on exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding friendly initiatives. This sustainable breastfeeding project is designed to reduce infant malnutrition and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 1, 3,4,10 and 11 (No poverty, Good health …
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This project uses participatory behavioral change communication approach focusing on prevention, sensitization, research, and advocacy on drug and substance abuse. Behavioral change project is designed to reduce drug demand through prevention and to achieve SDGs,3,4,10 and 11 (Good health and well-being, Quality education, reduced inequalities, and sustainable cities and communities).
Under her Education and Nutrition Project, Health Education and Empowerment Initiative (HEDEN) is in partnership with Action Health Incorporated (AHI) as a sub-grantee of MacArthur Foundation in monitoring the implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Program (HGSFP) in 14 schools in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun state. The project is a N500 Billion Federal …
In partnership with Birthing Kits Foundation, Australia, HEDEN works with communities experiencing high rate of maternal and newborn mortality, by distributing Birthing Kits to pregnant women in hard-to-reach communities, Traditional Birth Attendants and community health centers. HEDEN integrated the Birthing Kit distribution into her Sweet Mother program in 11 community health Centers in Ifo and …
Open Health Advocate is a radio program held once a month under the Office of the Citizen at Sweet FM 107.1 Abeokuta. The aim of the program is to bridge the gap between government, health services and the people in the community. Citizens are allowed to phone in and air their views and opinions on …
This is a maternal and child health App in 5 languages (English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Pidgin) launched on February 14, 2019. It is a simple, easy to use and handy tool which provides access to accurate maternal and child health education and information. The App, which is the brainchild of the Executive Director- Folasade Ofurune, …
The Micro Nutrient Supplementation Project is a nutrition project for vulnerable population in hard-to-reach communities. It involves maternal education, community sensitization using talks, videos and demonstration methods. It includes distribution of Micronutrients namely; Vitamin A, Albendazole, and Multivitamins to community health centers. Project is supported by Vitamin Angels, USA. The Vitamin A is for age …
This is a health promotion, literacy, and vocational skills project working with about 50 physically challenged men who resort to begging as a means of livelihood. It focuses promoting good health practices through talks, films and discussions. The project’s objective is to improve the health, well-being and economic independence of physically challenged men. Target population- …
This project focuses on Drugs and Substance Abuse Prevention, Health and life skills through the establishment of Community Based Animators Club in communities; Seeds of Hope Club and TEENADA clubs in schools. E4Y uses art, craft, drama, songs and education to empower youths and build their skills to shun social vices, violence and contribute to …
This is a health and participatory approach to community development through drama, campaigns on various health issues and diseases. C4H’s objective is to reduce mortality from diseases through enlightenment, early detection, and treatment. C4H campaigns include Drama for Development. Health issues covered- breast cancer, cervical cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, child sexual abuse prevention awareness, malaria, drugs …