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Month: March 2025

Health Outreach on Tuberclosis

March 13, 2025 (updated March 13, 2025) Published by

To conduct effective health outreach on tuberculosis in Abeokuta through Damien Foundation, I focused on community engagement, education, and screening, utilizing mobile units and collaborating with local organizations to raise awareness about TB prevention, treatment, and the importance of adherence. 

Here’s a more detailed approach I used:

1. Community Engagement and Awareness:

  • Partner with Local Organizations:

     I collaborate with women community leaders, religious organizations, and NGOs to build trust and ensure effective message delivery. 

  • Use Local Languages:

     I conduct outreach activities in local languages to ensure accessibility and understanding. 

  • Promote Simple Messages:

    I focus on key messages about TB transmission, symptoms, prevention, and treatment adherence. 

  • Use Visual Aids:

    I also employ the use of posters, videos, and other visual aids to make information memorable and engaging. 

  • Address Misconceptions:

    Promptly addressed common misconceptions about TB to reduce stigma and encourage testing. 

  • Involve Community Health Workers:

    Train and empower community health workers to identify potential TB cases and link them to care. 

2. Screening and Case Finding:

  • Mobile Screening Units:

    Utilize mobile vans equipped with X-ray machines and other diagnostic tools to reach remote areas and underserved populations. 

  • Active Case Finding:

    Implement active case finding strategies, such as house-to-house visits in high-risk areas, to identify symptomatic individuals. 

  • Screening for Symptoms:

    Educate the community on the key symptoms of TB (cough lasting 2 weeks or more, fever, weight loss, night sweats) and encourage those with symptoms to seek medical attention. 

  • Link to Treatment:

    Ensure that identified TB cases are promptly linked to treatment and follow-up services. 

3. Treatment Adherence and Prevention:

  • Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS):

    Implement DOTS to ensure that patients take their medication as prescribed and complete their treatment course. 

  • Preventive Therapy:

    Consider implementing preventive therapy (e.g., isoniazid) for individuals at high risk of developing TB, such as close contacts of TB patients. 

  • Promote Good Hygiene:

    Encourage good hygiene practices, such as covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands frequently, to prevent the spread of TB. 

  • Ensure Proper Ventilation:

    Advocate for good ventilation in homes and healthcare settings to reduce the risk of TB transmission. 

  • Promote Healthy Lifestyles:

    Encourage healthy lifestyles, including good nutrition and regular exercise, to strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of TB. 

  • Address HIV/TB Co-infection:

    Focus on TB/HIV co-infection, ensuring that people living with HIV are screened for TB and receive appropriate treatment. 

4. Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Track Key Indicators:
    Monitor key indicators, such as the number of TB cases detected, the number of patients linked to treatment, and treatment outcomes, to assess the effectiveness of outreach activities. 

The Youth Mentoring Program

March 13, 2025 Published by

The Youth Mentoring Program is a dynamic initiative designed to empower young Nigerians by connecting them with mentors, resources, and opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

By partnering with schools and institutions, through face to face and digital platforms, the program will ensure nationwide reach, equipping youth with essential skills and experiences for a brighter future.

Key Program Activities

  • Mentoring Sessions & Career Skills Workshops – Focused on leadership, communication, digital skills and critical thinking to build confidence and career readiness.
  • Experience Camps & Internships – Offering hands-on experiences to bridge the gap between education and employment.
  • Specialized Training & Community Projects – Encouraging civic engagement, problem-solving, and social impact initiatives.

Sustained Impact & Growth

The program culminates in a celebration of participants’ achievements, reinforcing confidence, community connections, and continuous learning. Additionally, IFFPAN scholarship beneficiaries will be encouraged to join as mentees, ensuring long-term sustainability and a growing network of empowered youth.

By nurturing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers, the Youth Mentoring Program aims to create lasting positive change across Nigeria.

Partner with Us

Schools, institutions and organisations that wants to partner with should use our contact form!

Educational Outreach and Scholarship

March 13, 2025 (updated March 13, 2025) Published by

The IFFPAN Educational Outreach and Scholarship Program is an ongoing initiative dedicated to providing quality education for vulnerable students and students with disability, ensuring they have the support needed to thrive academically and build successful futures.

Currently, our program supports young scholars with disability whose stories exemplify the power of education and opportunity. These scholars have gone ahead to excel academically, and we continue to support them as they prepare for higher education studies.

Through our partnership local schools, we are breaking financial barriers and ensuring that vulnerable children receive the education they deserve.

Strengthening Our Commitment

  • School Visits & Mentorship – Regular engagement with students and teachers to track progress and provide encouragement.
  • Financial & Educational Support – Covering tuition, learning materials, and essential academic resources.
  • Expanding Access – Growing partnerships with schools to support more students in need.

Tackling Out-of-School Children Initiative – Bridging the Education Gap for a Brighter Future

With over 13 million out-of-school children in Nigeria (UNESCO, 2020), the education crisis threatens the future of countless children, particularly in northern regions where poverty, insecurity, and cultural barriers keep many from accessing school.

Our organisation is committed to breaking this cycle through an education access initiative in Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas (LGAs), Plateau State. Through community-driven solutions, this program will enrol and support out-of-school children annually, ensuring they receive the resources needed to thrive.

Our Approach

  • Access to Quality Education – Providing school enrolment support, uniforms, and learning materials for 1000 children.
  • Psychosocial Support & Social Integration – Leveraging school clubs and interactive learning activities to enhance resilience and peaceful coexistence.
  • Parental & Community Engagement – Hosting workshops and advocacy programs to encourage parental involvement in their children’s education.
  • Sustained Learning & Growth – Establishing a monitoring system to track progress, ensuring long-term academic success.

The Impact We Aim to Achieve

  • 1000 children enrolled and retained in school annually
  • Improved academic performance and school completion rates
  • Stronger community ties through peaceful coexistence initiatives
  • Empowered parents and teachers in fostering a learning-friendly environment

Join Us in Making a Difference

We are calling on partners, donors, and changemakers to support this initiative. By investing in education, we can break the cycle of poverty, empower the next generation, and drive long-term societal transformation.

Together, we can make education a reality for every child.

Partner with us today!

  • You can support our project by getting a child back to school by buying their uniform and learning materials at $20 per child per year

Donate to our project

  • One child = $20/N30,000 (uniform and learning materials)

Access to Justice

March 13, 2025 (updated March 13, 2025) Published by

The Access to Justice Project is an ongoing initiative dedicated to promoting fairness, equity, and efficiency within Nigeria’s justice system. The project currently operates pilot sites in Kano and FCT Abuja, with plans for future expansion.

Key Focus Areas & Activities

  1. Prison Visitation & Legal Support
    • Conducting regular visits to ensure humane treatment and uphold inmates’ rights.
    • Providing legal aid to those lacking adequate representation.
  2. Reducing Prolonged Detention
    • Addressing systemic delays in case processing to prevent extended incarceration.
    • Collaborating with judicial stakeholders to enhance case efficiency.
  3. Advocating for Bail Accessibility
    • Supporting the release of individuals accused of bailable offenses who lack financial resources.
    • Providing legal aid and financial assistance to secure fair bail conditions.
  4. Rehabilitation & Reintegration Support
    • Assisting ex-prisoners in reintegrating into society through vocational training and support networks.
    • Implementing initiatives to reduce recidivism and promote a rehabilitative approach to justice

Sustained Impact & Expansion

  • Data-Driven Advocacy: Using insights from pilot sites in Kano and FCT Abuja to inform policy recommendations and system-wide improvements.
  • Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthening partnerships with legal professionals, government agencies, and civil society organizations.
  • Scalability & Digital Outreach: Leveraging digital tools to expand legal awareness and remote legal support services.

Join Us in Creating Change

By supporting this initiative, you contribute to a justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment—breaking cycles of crime and unlocking new opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

Together, we can redefine justice, restore dignity, and build a society where second chances lead to lasting transformation.

📩 Partner with us today!

Donate to our Access to Justice project at $50 per prisoner.

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