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Worldwide, substantial progress has been made in the effort to reduce child mortality. The number of under-5 deaths in the world has declined from nearly 12 million in 1990 to 6.9 million in 2011; and the global under-five mortality rate has dropped 41 per cent since 1990 – from 87 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 51 in 2011. [4]
The Aisha Buhari Foundation was founded in response to the socio-economic challenges faced by women and children in Nigeria. [3] In its inaugural year, the organization introduced the Future Assured program, a comprehensive initiative centered on maternal and child health, nutrition, and education. [4] [5] [6]
For her works on nutrition, Akufo-Addo was honoured by The African Leaders for Nutrition to acknowledge her work and commitment to sound nutrition and the welfare of mothers and babies. [ 19 ] [ 20 ] [ 21 ] She was given the 'Excellence in Empowering Women and Children Award' at the Africa Public Sector for her outstanding contribution to women ...
BLPARW through its initiative Sauki, a health outreach program improves the access African rural women and their children have to superior health and as a result promote the wellness in Africa’s rural communities. The platform organises community outreach programs twice a year to address basic problems such as lack of health screenings.
The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund strives to change the way society treats its children and youth. This long-term vision captures the central role society plays in shaping children's lives and the mission is to give voice and dignity to the African child by building a rights-based movement.
Non-profit Mental Health organization based in Nigeria, aimed at deconstructing mental health stigmas and providing resources for youth groups that struggle with mental health [23] POD-Mali. POD-Mali or Peace One Day Mali! is an NGO that works in healthcare, Nutrition, Food Security, and peacebuilding for children affected by war and conflict [24]
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Extreme weather events can reduce access to SRHR services, as such increase the rate of sexual risk behavior and lead to early sexual debut, higher prevalence of infectious diseases, and sexual abuse and exploitation [3] Climate change can have negative impacts on maternal health and create conditions that result in increases in gender-based violence, including harmful practices such as child ...