MH Day 2019: It’s Time For Action! Over the past few years we have managed to accelerate advocacy and action on menstrual hygiene all around the in schools and communities. But much more action is needed. Action to change negative social norms and practices, to catalyze progress on MH education, and to ensure everyone has […]
Continue ReadingChild neglect
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Child neglect is one of the worst forms of child abuse because it exposes them to all forms of abuse such as sexual abuse, child trafficking, child sacrifice and also denies them access to basic needs to survival such as food, medical care, and shelter.Child neglect is common among children born of child mothers, poverty […]
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A school should be a safe space of learning and sharing knowledge but to many children across the world a coming to school. Bullying can have a wide spectrum of effects on a student including anger, depression, stress and suicide. Additionally, the bully can develop different social disorders or have a higher chance of engaging […]
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WWSF Innovation Prize for Amani Initaitive
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The award recognizes civil society action that spreads the mission of the 19 Days campaign, builds local networks, raises awareness and creates impact. To learn more click the link her http://19days.woman.ch/images/Global-report/2018-Global-Impact-Report.pdf. We are always proud to annually partner with the World Women Summit Foundation during the 19 Days of Activism which run from the 1st-19 […]
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Youth Hub Africa INTERVIEW: Why Amani Initiative Was Started
Source: Youth Hub Africa Youth Hub Africa interviews Nixon Ochatre, co-founder of Amani Initiative Date: 4th – April – 2014 It is not every day that you have rural youth wanting to be a part of something big. The common scenario is that there would be urban based youth with a cause that primarily affects […]
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Amani Initiative Founder, Nixon Ochatre
Source: The Red Elephant Foundation Date: March 2016 Nixon Ochatre is a crusader who looks to help young mothers and teenage mothers, and also works hard to stop the practice of child marriages and associated teenage pregnancy. Here’s his story in his own words: I was born on November 11, 1989 in a small village […]
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