We still have a lot of work to do for millions of people trapped in a cycle of poverty caused by these preventable diseases. In Nigeria, Neglected Tropical Diseases or NTDs like Buruli ulcer, Leprosy, Lymphatic filariasis, Yaws, etc, are still persistent. By reaching everyone with the solutions we have, and investing to find the …
Persons affected by Leprosy can lead normal active lives during and after treatment. In many ways, society does not give them the chance. The reality is that their lives are marred by stigmatization, rights abuse, and exclusion. The underlying question then becomes, why should persons affected by leprosy be treated in such a poor manner …
If 2020 didn’t teach us anything, it taught us that when we come together as a community to pursue a common goal, there may be challenges, but we would often win. More humanitarian aid was given during this period than at any other time in human history and the race is not yet over. The …
This year was a story for all of us and we focused on what connected us the most to advance our community. The year started beautifully and as an organization we mapped all our programs for the year until Covid-19 struck. At first, it was panic, but we set up our Preparation plan hoping it …
We have learned a great many lessons since we distributed palliatives at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. We came across different stories, but ones of acute poverty are the loudest. Many families just don’t know where their next meal will come from. It’s not just the pandemic although it exacerbated their already dire circumstances, …
Fitting of prosthetic devices for already measured beneficiaries will take place in second week of October. Social inclusion for persons with disabilities has become a global goal to improve their lives and incorporate them as stakeholders in community development. This goal comes with a huge responsibility because disability is extremely diverse, there are many peculiarities …
RedAid Nigeria starts pilot project for Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) in Enugu State One of the major problem confronting Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria is social exclusion. It is further worsened by poverty. There are other challenges such as discrimination, stigma, abuse of rights, lack of socio-economic skills, basic education, unemployment and social exclusion …
RedAid Nigeria in collaboration with the German Government provides personal protective equipment to three faith based hospitals in three southeastern states of Nigeria. The current COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for everyone. But nobody faces more challenges than healthcare facilities and its employees. While the normal work continues, healthcare workers risk infection with the new coronavirus …
German Government supports RedAid Nigeria project for the distribution of personal protective equipment to faith based hospitals in the southern parts of Nigeria. Following the donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Enugu State Government, RedAid Nigeria has successfully sought support from the German Government to distribute more protective material for frontline health workers. …
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Interview with Nonye Ogbuagu of the Albino Foundation about challenges for persons with Albinism and the fight against stigmatisation and discrimination. Persons with Albinism are most often forgotten within the community of persons with disability. Yet, they too have numerous challenges. During our palliative outreach, several persons with Albinism visited our office and one of …