Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025
As part of the ICHSSA-2 Project, ARFH supported adolescent girls with high-quality Kotex sanitary pads through a partnership with Kimberly-Clark. This helped reduce school absenteeism caused by menstruation and encouraged regular school attendance. ARFH also trained girls on how to make and sell reusable sanitary pads and worked with partners like Access Bank to provide hygiene support for vulnerable girls […]
Children’s Day 2025
ARFH joins the world in celebrating the creativity, resilience, and potential of children—especially the most vulnerable. As demonstrated by the ICHSSA-2 Project, every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Through this initiative, ARFH made significant strides in strengthening systems that protect and empower children and adolescents […]
Step by Step, We Walked for Her – #IDEOF2025
Today, in commemoration of the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Obstetric Fistula (IDEOF), ARFH joined partners and stakeholders on an awareness walk from Berger to Jabi, Abuja. The walk had in attendance representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Bashir Foundation for Fistula […]
Improving Quality of Life: Success Stories from the CODSAiN Project
Through the Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self-Injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) Project, women across Nigeria are not just accessing childbirth spacing/family planning—they are reclaiming their time, health, and choices, leading to a better quality of life. “I didn’t want more children so soon, but I didn’t know how to say it. Now I decide when I’m ready.” […]
World Hypertension Day – May 17, 2025 Theme: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.”
High blood pressure often shows no signs, but it can be managed. That’s why regular blood pressure checks are important. ARFH encourages simple, healthy habits to support blood pressure control: Eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce salt and processed foods, stay active with regular exercise, drink water and rest well, manage stress in healthy ways and […]
International Day of the Boy Child 2025
Theme: “Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen” Boys need support to grow into confident, respectful, and responsible young men. ARFH is helping boys and other young people build life skills through the O3 Project – Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future. This includes: Teaching boys how to speak up and make […]
Strengthening Partnerships for Impact
On May 8th, 2025, ARFH paid a courtesy visit to the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN), led by the CEO of ARFH, Dr. Kehinde Osinowo. Dr. Ayodotun Olutola, CEO of CCCRN, warmly received the team and commended ARFH as a long-standing, impactful organization. He recognized the valuable contributions and technical expertise […]
International Day of the Midwife – “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”
Today, ARFH celebrates midwives—strong and caring professionals who help save lives, especially during tough times. Across Nigeria, ARFH supports midwives in many ways. Through the CODSAiN Project, midwives and health workers are trained to provide reproductive health services and give more people access to contraceptives, especially in places that are hard to reach. Midwives also […]
World Hand Hygiene Day: It might be gloves, it’s always hand hygiene!
It might be gloves, it’s always hand hygiene! On this #WorldHandHygieneDay, ARFH reminds everyone that clean hands are key to stopping the spread of germs—whether or not you wear gloves. Washing with soap and running water or using hand sanitizer both work—just be sure to clean all parts of your hands properly. Gloves don’t replace […]
Happy Workers’ Day 2025
Today, ARFH celebrates the dedication and commitment of everyone working to improve lives — from field staff and health providers to community service providers and ARFH staff across all thematic areas. Your work in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), Family Planning and the prevention, care and support services for HIV, TB, and […]