Centre for Family Health Initiative

Nigeria Youth Futures Fund

Unveiling of the First Recipients of NYFF Grant in Abuja

As one of the grantees of the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), the Executive Director of Centre for Family Health Initiative, Krystal Ugwu Anyanwu was at the Wells Carlton Hotel Asokoro, Abuja for the unveiling of the first recipients of NYFF Youth Leadership Development Grant.
 
The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is a program funded by MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation and implemented by LEAP Africa to support and strengthen young Nigerians for youth leadership, activism, and social change through outcome-driven policy-making and inclusive resourcing that will enable young people to shape national development.

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CFHI organized an Online Panel Discussion on CBO’s Actions in the Elimination of VAWG

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the persistent and devastating human rights and 1 in 3 Nigerian women have experienced physical violence by age 15 (NDHS 2013).

In commemoration of the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and as a follow-up to the National Consultation on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) held in 2021, the Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) organized an online panel discussion on CBO’s Actions in the Elimination of VAWG across various geopolitical zones.

A total of 70 participants joined the event virtually including the panelists and the representatives. CFHI Executive Director, Krystal Anyanwu anchored the event and she spoke on the efforts made so far by CFHI in elimination of VAWG.

The event was a success as panelists discussed progress made so far and what could be done to eliminate violence against women and girls. Betty Abah one of the panelists stated that Pattern noticed in violence against women and girls is the continuous abuse of domestic help. Edo Ekata from Ministry of Women Affairs opined that Collaboration and synergy among public and private partners with government is important to curb GBV. Also, Barr. Mrs. Obiageli Oraka from African Resonance Initiative stated that Boys and Men should be integrated in the fight to eliminate VAWG in Nigeria whlie Ndodeye Bassey Obongha also educated the participants on the efforts made thus far by the Federal Government of Nigeria in the elimination of VAWG in South South region.

 

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Commemoration of World Children's Day 2022- Spelling Bee Competition

World Children’s Day 2022 – Education Provides Stability in Life

Education has a vital role to play in developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that enable people to
contribute to and benefit from an inclusive and sustainable future. Education needs to aim to do more than prepare young people for the world of work; it needs to equip students with the skills they need to become active, responsible and engaged citizens.


CFHI commemorated the World Children’s Day by organizing Spelling Bee Competition at LEA Primary School Sabon Lugbe along side other invited schools. Winner were provided with incentives and all participants were enlightened on the importance of education. 

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