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…
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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…
For many of us, the COVID-19 crisis has changed our lives and the way we relate with people around us almost overnight. We hear this term – social distancing – almost every day as a means of protecting ourselves…
Actress and human rights advocate Stephanie Linus has once again demonstrated an unrelenting fight against fistula and child marriage with her recent fistula awareness campaign in Borno State. Using her award-winning movie – DRY as a tool to connect…
I’m so thrilled to announce to StephanieDaily readers all over the world that DRY is now available on Amazon Prime! The movie, which brings to the fore, conversations about fistula, the girl-child, child marriage, gender equality and more, is…
Today, 11 October marks the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Girls are not only moving…
Here is an awesome opportunity for African filmmakers and content creators to launch their work into the limelight. I will be a judge in this short film competition which is a collaborative initiative between the Pan African Film Festival…
Nigeria and South Africa are the continents two biggest hope. As the two largest economies, our nations should be working collaboratively to solve problems that threaten our progress as a continent such as climate change, institutional inefficiencies, and insecurity.…