Together for a Period Friendly World   After so many campaigns about menstrual hygiene you would think by now that menstruation would be readily accepted but the stats below paint a different picture.   ●       1 in 10 girls in Africa miss school during their period due to lack of awareness and accessibility of menstrual products.   ●       500 million people worldwide lack access to menstrual products leading to health issues.     We need to go back to the drawing board but it is with great honour that I celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day. This is a day that affords us the chance to talk about this important phenomenon, making girls and women feel comfortable, safe and secure.   Let's take a brief look at the timeline of Menstrual Hygiene Day.   ●       In 2012, public health organizations began to address menstrual hygiene management (MHM) globally. In 2013, WASH United's "May #MENSTRAVAGANZA" social media campaign raised awareness about M

  Boychild advocacy has become increasingly popular in recent times. More people are awakening to the fact that boys need help too. They need to be taught away from the stereotypes and biases that have filled many cultures. Every now and then, there are complaints and misconceptions about how advocacy is just all about the Girl Child and Women. While the strong emphasis on the female gender was necessary, it doesn’t make sense to leave the men behind. This is why from time to time; I shine the spotlight on incredible people championing causes for the boy child. I recently had a chat with Temitope Ayoola, a Boychild advocate whose approach to empowering boys is holistic. Her approach cuts across education, health, charity, research and so on. All facets of their vision are aimed at raising boys who contribute meaningfully to society. Grab some cold drink, let’s dive in. Can we meet you, please? Yes, please. My name is Ayoola Oluwanifemi Temitope. I am passionate about social development

 Cool Boys: Managing anger and aggression. I am excited to celebrate the International Day of the Boy Child, a day dedicated to recognizing the often-overlooked needs of boys. As someone who has worked with both boys and girls, I would say boys also need to be equally cared for. I won't touch much on gender stereotypes yet but this I will say, boys have had their own share of the rotten steak.  Did you know that boys are more likely to be victims of violent crimes and 5 times more predisposed to end up in juvenile detention? They are also more likely to abuse drugs; and in some African countries, the boy child is twenty times more prone to imprisonment in contrast to girls. These stats are unsettling and trash the notion that society is fair on the boy child. The truth is that society is unfair to both boys and girls. Society's expectations of boys and men can be harmful, pressuring them to be tough, masculine, and competitive. They are often discouraged from expressing emotion

 Hello everyone! Today is a special day – it is my birthday! On my birthday, I am grateful to God for the gift of another year of life and the blessings He has bestowed upon me. The past year has been amazing, and I am blessed for the opportunities and experiences. As I add another year, I look forward to conquering new territories. To make this day interactive and fun, I would love to know how well you know me and to that effect, I have prepared a short quiz with questions about my interests. The first three people who answer all the questions correctly, there is a special thing for you 😊 1. Where I wear my wristwatch 1. Where I wear my wristwatch Left hand Right hand Both hands I am not a huge fan of wrist watches 2. What I am always with My books My tablet My handbag My headphones 3. What I am good with Directions and road navigation Remembering names and faces Keeping track of locations Dates 4. Favorite social media platform Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter 5. My dream country (

 The Power of Mentorship The theme for this year's International Girls in ICT Day is Leadership. I love to mentor because I am interested in the growth and advancement of the younger generation. I know this is an old saying, but they are the leaders of tomorrow.  One day, I asked some mentees to write an essay about an instance where a mentor helped someone they know or themselves achieve targeted goals. The essays were brilliant. I would have shared all, but the one I am about to share resonates with the theme of this year's International Day of Girls in ICT, which is Leadership.  It's no news that women are still absent from key positions in policy making, software designing, and research. The few women present in these fields have junior or support roles, which makes them less likely to be entrepreneurs, CEOs, or policymakers.  Data from Anita Borg Institute reveals that women with mentors in the tech industry were 77% more likely to still be in tech after 3 years c

Empowering Women - Bridging the Gender Gap in The Workforce Through Investment and Innovation Rita's knees dropped to the ground as soon as her grandmother delivered the news.  At that moment, life was meaningless, and she longed to die with her father. She was all that was left of the Briggs family –her mother died during childbirth.  About 19 years ago, Mrs. Briggs had gone into early labour while volunteering as a doctor in a rural area. She started bleeding but was able to birth the child. However, the baby was premature. Unfortunately, there were no incubators, the baby, and mother died.  Rita intended to build a solar-powered incubator so that babies could have a chance at life. At first, it seemed unrealistic, but her father made her see reasons to push forward. She made him promise to pitch it to his bosses because she lacked the confidence. “You should pitch it yourself.” He insisted. Grief stricken, Rita abandoned the project after her father's death. However, memorie