Voice for Africa Development Initiative - VADI

08/11/2024

When able-bodied men, or anyone for that matter, engage in a quarrel that resembles behaviors often stereotypically associated with women, it's not about gender but rather the emotional dynamics and communication at play. The key to bringing peace to any conflict is to approach the situation with empathy, patience, and a willingness to understand different perspectives.

The responsibility for bringing peace typically falls on:

1. **Mediators or Peacemakers**: These can be friends, family, or neutral parties who listen without judgment and help de-escalate tensions.

2. **The Individuals Involved**: Ultimately, both parties engaged in the quarrel must be willing to reflect on themselves, communicate openly, and seek a resolution.

3. **Anyone Who Seeks Harmony**: Anyone present who values peace and mutual respect should encourage understanding and help guide the conversation toward a resolution.

Peace is often achieved when individuals focus less on who is right or wrong and more on how to move forward constructively.

28/01/2023

Say no to Drug Abuse...

27/01/2023

Doing one good deed at a time.
Kindly register your interest to be enlisted among the change makers with little kindness.

Use the link below to join the Good Deeds Day change makers.
https://lnkd.in/d8HWF2Cq

14/05/2022

Thursday, 12th of May, 2022 I joined the European Union Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (EU-ACT) Programme, the USAID Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) Programme, the National Technical Committee (NTC) on Civil Society Self-Regulation, the British Council, State actors like the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering's (SCUML), INGO, CSO and faith based organization to validate and launch of the framework.

The benefits and essence of the SRF/civil society self-regulation range from restoring public trust within the Nigerian civil society; ensuring civil society’s responsibility to engage and impact positively in the Nigerian society; ensuring civil society is accountable to its stakeholders - beneficiaries/communities, employees, donors, government and general public; as well protecting the Nigerian civic space from shrinking and undue government interference through policies and laws.

It was an avenue to learn and relearn while connecting with the critical stakeholders in the Nonprofit space. I am privilege to be among the selected delegates and I am happy it will help change the dealing in Voice for Africa Development Initiative.

16/12/2021

Water is Life...

Life on earth cannot survive without water. It is a precious natural resource which supports all human, plant and animal life.

This little children usually scoop water from the ground under the Bode Saadu/Ilorin bridge after school hours because rain fall had stopped.

Sometimes I wonder because during the rainy season this bridge is usually flooded and is linked to the river Niger but it almost dry now.

God is really great. The community needs water and other good things of life you too can be of help. Let ensure access to water and sanitation for all.

11/07/2021

Earth Day Africa...

Do you live in any of the 36 State in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory?

Are you passionate about Climate Change and would like to be part of 2021 International Climate Action Challenges.

If your answer to the question is a YES.

then click on the link below to register.

Registration is FREE
www.climateactionchallenge.net

We're holding an event with Earth Day Africa on July 27, 2021 we will glad if you could join us.
Registration for the challenge is now free.

visit our page to learn more

https://www.facebook.com/events/979622459527663

11/10/2020

Today, Sunday 11th, 2020 is the International Day of the Girl Child join VAD Initiative as we celebrate the Girl Child all over the world.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IQhLd7VwQ7V6C808Dhwhjl

Every year on 11 October, the International Day of the Girl, UNICEF launches an annual campaign with girls to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. This year, under the theme, “My voice, our equal future”, let’s seize the opportunity to reimagine a better world inspired by adolescent girls – energized and recognized, counted and invested in.

As adolescent girls worldwide assert their power as change-makers, International Day of the Girl 2020 will focus on their demands to:

Live free from gender-based violence, harmful practices, and HIV and AIDS
Learn new skills towards the futures they choose
Lead as a generation of activists accelerating social change

Ways to get involved

Participate in Voice for Africa Development (VAD) Initiative online discussion to commemorate the 2020 International Day of the Girl Child. Young people across the world are developing a digital activism campaign, aiming to raise the diversity of girls’ voices and their vision for a reimagined future. Join us through the link below to join

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IQhLd7VwQ7V6C808Dhwhjl

Topic: Amplify the voices of the Girl Child and stand up for their rights.

Date: 11th October, 2020

Venue: WhatsApp

Time: 5pm

WhatsApp Group Invite

05/10/2020

My voice, our equal future

Every year on 11 October, the International Day of the Girl, UNICEF launches an annual campaign with girls to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. This year, under the theme, “My voice, our equal future”, let’s seize the opportunity to reimagine a better world inspired by adolescent girls – energized and recognized, counted and invested in.

As adolescent girls worldwide assert their power as change-makers, International Day of the Girl 2020 will focus on their demands to:

Live free from gender-based violence, harmful practices, and HIV and AIDS
Learn new skills towards the futures they choose
Lead as a generation of activists accelerating social change

Ways to get involved

Participate in Voice for Africa Development (VAD) Initiative online discussion to commemorate the 2020 International Day of the Girl Child. Young people across the world are developing a digital activism campaign, aiming to raise the diversity of girls’ voices and their vision for a reimagined future. Join us through the link below to join

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IQhLd7VwQ7V6C808Dhwhjl

Topic: Amplify the voices of the Girl Child and stand up for their rights.

Date: 11th October, 2020

Venue: WhatsApp

Time: 5pm

WhatsApp Group Invite

18/09/2020

Do You Know Your Genotype? If _______ (Yes/No) Why?

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and how many of us have taken the "PAINS" to talk about Sickle Cell Disease or Traits to that young individuals next door to you or try to educate him/her about knowing their Genotype.

Let reduce the mortality rate by just talking or creating awareness about it. All warriors and their loved ones should help in spreading this message.

VAD Initiative took the initiative to commemorate the day and celebrate "Warriors" by having a discussion session tagged "Let Talk SCD"

Some highlights of the discussion session.

Watch out for our Next session on an interesting topic that will be dear to your heart.

Do you Know your Genotype... Find out today tomorrow might be too late.

15/09/2020

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Vad Initiative​​ is organizing a discussion session to create awareness about Sickle Cell Disease.

To join this discussion click on the link to join let create awareness about Sickle Cell.

WhatsApp Group Invite

10/09/2020

Do you Know...

Yes do you Know that the month of September every year is the Sickle Cell Awareness Month and many of our loved ones who are warriors and are striving hard to winning the war might be struggling to boost their immune system so as to stay far from the corridors of our healthcare facility.

VAD Initiative will be having a discussion session on the lives and challenges of these warriors.

Date and Time will be communicated soon.

Watch out.

VAD Initiative tips for warriors out there and will surely boost your immune system:-

- Make good nutrition a family affair so your child doesn't feel punished when they're drinking milk and everyone else has a soft drink.
- Eat from a rainbow of fruits and vegetables paired with grains, proteins (such as eggs, fish, chicken, lean meat, beans or tofu) and nuts.
- Get plenty of calcium-rich foods such as low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt, and cheese, leafy green vegetables and calcium-fortified foods such as soymilk, orange juice and tofu.
- Provide healthy, high-calorie foods including dried fruit, nuts and nut butters, or smoothies if your child doesn't have much of an appetite.
- Discuss vitamin D testing and supplementation with your healthcare provider. - While sun exposure, eggs, fortified milk and yogurt provide vitamin D, it often is difficult to replenish vitamin D with food alone.
- Encourage plenty of water to prevent constipation.
- Forgo sugar-sweetened drinks for milk or calcium-fortified orange juice, which provide better nutrition.

Understandably, it may be easier said than done. Busy families find cooking at home to be challenging. Enjoying a meal together as a family is important, especially for a child with a chronic illness.

Voice for Africa Development Initiative (VAD Initiative) team.