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) globa...

  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 develop...

 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 emotio...

 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 count...