August 1 to August 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. From its inception by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in 1990, and since taking effect in 1992, the celebration has aimed at encouraging women to breastfeed for the all-around development of…
Menstruation is the normal vaginal bleeding due to the shedding of the lining of the uterus that occurs as part of a woman’s monthly circle to prepare her body for pregnancy. Menarche refers to the first menstrual cycle of menstrual bleeding in female humans. It is considered both from a medical and social perspective as…
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA THEME 2021: “Women’s rights are human rights! End fistula now!” Photo: International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) @ figo.org May 23 is the United Nations (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which promotes action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls…
Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) on 26 March 2021 took to the streets of 4 Local Government Areas in Kano State to sensitize and educate communities on COVID-19. The awareness campaign was aimed at sensitising rural communities within Kano state on the effect of the corona virus, and educating them on the preventive and protective…
Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) on Monday 15th March 2021 received the Acting Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. Nicolas J. Simard along with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development (CODE), Mr. Hamzat Lawal and other delegates of the Canadian High Commission at their office in Kano to discuss the progress and the impact…
In many parts of the world, women are regarded as weaker vessels and playing minor roles, most especially in leadership, technology and education. On the 8th of March every year, women all over the world are celebrated and are challenged to do more, The theme for this year’s international women’s day is #ChooseToChallenge. Celebrating…
