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…
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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…
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NNPC/SNEPCo Partners With Extended Hands Foundation To Bring Free Medical Surgery To Women Suffering From Obstetric Fistula In Sokoto
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…
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Stephanie Linus Arrives Italy To Advocate Against Human Trafficking in Partnership with Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontières)
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…
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Together We Can! NNPC/SNEPCo Sponsors Extended Hands Foundation For VVF Repairs Of 35 Women In Kebbi State
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…
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WOW! I Made The NPR’s List Of Names We’d Like To See When We Google ‘Women Changing The World’
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!…
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15 Women with VVF Get Free Repair Surgeries from Diamond Bank & Extended Hands Foundation
Since its inception, the goal of the Extended Hands Foundation which I founded some years back has been to restore hope and put smiles on the faces of women. For some years now, the foundation has been focused on helping…
Yesterday, I shared with you photos from the recent Extended Hands Foundation pool effort in Ibadan and I was overwhelmed with your kind words and feedback. You really touched my heart in so many beautiful ways and I’m so…
For many years, I have been passionate about helping women who sadly have a condition called Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF). This passion led me to form the Extended Hands Foundation, a charity organisation which has been dedicated to raising…
Several years ago, as an undergraduate at the University of Calabar, I heard about some young girls who had been forced into early marriage and were suffering the negative and embarrassing effects of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF). Little did…
Hi SL Fabz, It’s a beautiful day and I’m in such high spirits, I’m in the mood for recounting some fun memories. Recently, I was in Ogoja, Cross River state where under our Extended Hands Foundation and with support…
