 Plan International Nigeria, in partnership with the Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF), has trained 293 youths in various vocational skills and provided them with start-up cash grants upon graduation in Borno and Adamawa States.
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 Every year on October 16, the world marks World Food Day — a day established to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. Over the decades, it has evolved into a global movement, observed by organizations such as the World Food Programme (WFP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) — all working to end hunger and ensure food security for all.
 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the world unites to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and honour the courage of those affected by breast cancer. In Nigeria, it is a powerful reminder of the importance of regular screening, timely diagnosis, and access to quality care — because early detection saves lives.
 In 1995, at the historic World Conference on Women in Beijing, nations came together to adopt the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most progressive global blueprint for advancing the rights of women and girls. It was the first to boldly recognize girls’ rights as a priority.
 Mental health is the cornerstone of human well-being. It allows us to handle stress, unlock our abilities, learn, work productively, and contribute to society. Yet, it is shaped by a complex mix of risks and protective factors that touch every stage of life.
 Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common childhood motor disabilities, affecting movement, balance, and posture. CP often arises from complications during brain development in the womb, such as damage to the brain’s white matter caused by reduced oxygen or blood supply — a condition known as periventricular leukomalacia (PVL).
 Every year on October 5, the world pauses to celebrate the backbone of education – teachers. World Teachers’ Day not only honors the dedication of educators across the globe but also marks the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers. This landmark framework set global standards for teachers’ rights, responsibilities, preparation, and working conditions. In 1997, it was expanded to include higher-education personnel, ensuring all educators had a voice. Since 1994, the day has stood as a reminder of the vital role teachers play in shaping societies.
 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s leading cause of death, responsible for more lives each year than cancer and chronic respiratory illnesses combined. Alarming figures show that one in five people will die prematurely from heart-related conditions. Yet, experts stress that up to 80% of cases of heart disease and stroke are preventable through healthier lifestyle choices, early detection, and timely medical care.
 The Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming lives within Nigeria’s correctional system by sponsoring 226 inmates to sit for the General Certificate Examination (GCE).
 The Shelton Climate Awareness Initiative (SCAI), in partnership with the Global Plastic Action Partnership, has carried out a cleanup at Liberty Water Dam in Jos to curb plastic pollution and protect biodiversity.
 The Slum and Rural Aid for African Child Development Initiative (SARAFACDI) has trained 73 children in Irasa, Ado-Ekiti, on literacy, digital and leadership skills through its 2025 Learning Village Camp.
 A non-governmental organisation, Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization Inc., has announced plans to conduct a week-long free medical outreach in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Benue and Taraba states. The programme is scheduled to begin on October 30, 2025.
 Every year, the world loses an estimated 727,000 people to suicide, with countless more attempting to take their own lives. Each case is a profound tragedy, leaving behind a ripple of grief that touches families, friends, communities, and even entire nations. The impact is long-lasting, often reshaping the lives of those left behind.
 MTN Nigeria has taken its popular campus engagement programme, MTN Pulse, to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), bringing a weekend of entertainment, entrepreneurship, and empowerment to students.
 On 11th September, 2025, the Statehouse Banquet Hall, Abuja Nigeria will come alive for the RenewHER Launch Gala & Awards Night, a landmark event set to make history in Nigeria’s women’s health sector. This exclusive, invite-only evening will officially unveil RenewHER, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative led by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) and championed by Dr. Adanna Steinacker.
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