Raising more awareness in our communities is critical to the elimination of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Extended Hands Foundation with support from Ford Foundation has recently taken its activism to local schools and communities in Lagos state. The community…
Violence against women and girls is an unacceptable violation of basic human rights. It is so widespread that ending it must be a global public health priority. As a woman and someone blessed to have a platform, I made…
The Hygiene First campaign, an initiative of the Extended Hands Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with the Lagos State Government (Lagos State Parks & Gardens Agency – LASPARK) to celebrate the Tree Planting Day 2020. With the…
I recently sat down for an interesting conversation with Arise News on Channels TV where I spoke about my passion for the Hygiene First campaign among other topics. My personal goal with this campaign is for people to see…
By now, you must have heard about the Hygiene First campaign, an initiative of the Extended Hands Foundation which was launched by myself and my team to enlighten people about the long-term positive impact of hygienic habits and encourage…
I’m a firm believer that the resolve to have a healthier and cleaner environment is a collective responsibility we all share. Our actions, good or bad, affect us all and there is no better time than now to make…
No woman should suffer the indignity of an obstetric fistula… No woman should die while trying to give birth to life! This has been my message and my mission since the time I discovered what fistula was and will…
The vision for me is to end the suffering of girls and women who are left incontinent as a result of fistula in Nigeria. This gained some momentum recently when I took this campaign to the nooks and crannies…
The Extended Hands Foundation, a non-profit organisation that I formed some years ago, with sponsorship from NNPC/SNEPCo recently gave free medical surgeries to 25 women living with Fistula in Sokoto state. I’m so grateful to NNPC/SNEPCo and the team…
In the wake of the increased rate of human trafficking being experienced by Nigerians trying to migrate to Europe via Libya, Actress and Producer Stephanie Linus has recently arrived in Italy to give support to rescued people and raise…
Today, November 13, is World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is an international observance introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations kindness NGOs. As we celebrate this day around the world, why don’t you…
Hi SL Fabz! The past week was a very busy one for me and members of the Extended Hands Foundation Team. I was in Kebbi state for a medical pool effort for the repair of 35 women who were…
A total of 50 women formerly suffering from the deeply embarrassing consequences of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) have been given a chance to live normal lives again. This tremendous change was brought about a recent Extended Hands Foundation’s Pool…
I feel so humbled right now. In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, NPR.org put together a list of some amazing global women in an article titled: Names We’d Like To See When We Google ‘Women…
Imagine not being able to control your flow or urine or feaces. Imagine having your loved ones leave you because they were too embarrassed to be around you. Imagine passing through such challenges and finally having a successful repair surgery!…