PRESS RELEASE: International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM
Press Release on the 2019Â International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM.
11 Reasons Why
It’s been 11 years of creating a healthy and sustainable society. This video is our way of saying thank you to for helping us create a healthy and sustainable development. Please watch and share!
2018 International Day of the Girl Child Conference – Largest Conference Addressing Girlsâ Issues in Nigeria
Every year, the United Nations International Day of Girls raises awareness on challenges peculiar to the girl child and advocates for her rights to gender equality. This year, HACEY Health Initiative will be holding the largest conference on the Girl Child in Nigeria to commemorate this event.
Breaking the razor â ending female genital mutilation through a holistic approach
 Even when performed by a trained healthcare professional, female genital mutilation is not safe. Nigeria currently bears the burden for the largest number of FGM cases worldwide despite current legislation banning FGM. Dolapo Olaniyan, project lead of the EndFGM Initiative writes on the dangers of FGM and action to end FGM in Nigeria.Â
Because I am a Woman
Wale is a young guy, enterprising, hardworking and single. He goes house hunting and met with the Landlord, paperwork is done and he gets the apartment. I am a young woman, enterprising, hardworking and single. I went house hunting and met with the Landlord, he denies me of getting the apartment because I am a […]
Gender Equality is a Win for All
In almost every society of the world, gender inequality at various levels prevents women and girls from reaching their full potential. This is not only hinders the development of women and girls, it also prevents societies, especially in the developing world from reaching their full potential.Â
Art Can! Reaching Young People about SRH through Art
Adequate and appropriate information on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) including HIV/AIDS, is fundamentally important to a healthy and productive life, especially for young people. As young people grow, they face important decisions about relationships, sexuality, and their sexual behaviours. The decisions they make can impact their health and well-being for the rest of their […]
Advancing Health Outcomes of Underprivileged Nigerians
HACEY Health Initiative has consistently over the past 10 years contributed positively to the health outcomes of Nigerians. We have given a great priority to women and children because of the impact of maternal and child mortality to the nation. Key issues such as maternal and child health, malaria, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are […]
MALARIA: GBC Health, John Hopkins University Awards Access Bank Innovation Award
The GBCHealthâs Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) alongside the Private Sector Malaria Prevention Project (PSMP) at John Hopkins Center for Communication, UK Aid and the National Malaria Control Programme of the Ghana Health Services, have conferred the âInnovation Awardâ on Access bank and other significant awards to four other organisations for their roles […]
Safe Space For Girls: Providing Platforms for Skills Building and information on SRHR for girls
The HACEY Health Initiative Safe Space program helps young girls discover and build skills while also providing information on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Mary Adeoye, program officer for the Safe Space program speaks on her experience with the girls and the importance of safe spaces for girls.