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…
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A beautiful thing happens when people unite for a common cause. We harness the power of our unique strengths and tap into immense possibilities. On this special International Women’s Day, I’m calling on everyone to raise our voices against…
In furthering my environmental activism cause, I’ve recently joined an unrivaled portfolio of celebrity ambassadors at WildAid to help raise public awareness of the impacts of illegal wildlife trade in Africa. The focus this time around is on wildlife conservation and…
As we draw closer to the festive season, I’m encouraging increased recycling of plastic waste which happens to be an incredibly significant cause of environmental and health hazards in our communities. With more than 32 million metric tonnes of…
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I’ve Been Appointed National OPS-WASH Ambassador by the Honourable Minister of Water Resources
Hello Amazonians and Warlords, I’ve recently been appointed as National OPS-WASH Ambassador by the Honourable Minister of Water Resources. Below is a press statement on the appointment from my media team: Stephanie Linus has been recognized for her role…
Every year typically has a few defining moments, but 2020 has been one for the history books. From the way the pandemic has exposed the failures of our social system, to the #BlackLivesMatter protests that shook the world, to…
There is a clear and pressing need to address air quality for human health, welfare and economic development. Poor indoor and outdoor air quality are responsible for more than 500,000 deaths in Africa each year, with an estimated cost…
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…
Ever since the launch of the “Hygiene First – My New Habit” Campaign, I have been inundated with a lot of questions about the inspiration behind it. First off, I want to thank you all for your support and…
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…
Some of my fondest memories are those from my childhood! No doubt, the innocence of this age is one that must be protected and cherished. Children are the joy of a family, the hope of the society and the…
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…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, today, we are marking the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. There’s a lot of uncertainty and increasing demand on our healthcare systems at this time. But we must remember that women…
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…