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Stories highlighting organizations and advocates working to improve healthcare access, promote disability inclusion, raise awareness and strengthen community wellbeing.

Grants & Funding

Giving Tuesday Nigeria Holds Giving Festival 2025

Giving Festival 2025 brought Nigeria’s generosity community together in Bariga, Lagos, to support 1,500 beneficiaries with food, healthcare, clothing, educational materials, and other essential needs. Organized by Giving Tuesday Nigeria and Do Good Charity Initiative, the festival celebrated the power of collective giving and community action.
Health & Disability

Parkinson’s Africa and Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation Hold WFPD 2025

Parkinson’s Africa and the Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Walking Football Parkinson’s Disease Tournament in Lagos, bringing together over 600 participants to promote awareness, challenge stigma, and strengthen support for people living with Parkinson’s disease. With 16 teams competing and inspiring performances from Parkinson’s warriors and caregivers, WFPD 2025 celebrated resilience, inclusion, mobility, and the power of community.
Health & Disability

Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation Holds MOVE4PD 2025

The Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation hosted MOVE4PD 2025, bringing together over 200 Parkinson’s warriors, caregivers, advocates, medical professionals, and supporters for a 2km awareness walk in Lagos. Under the theme “Stride with Strength,” the event promoted Parkinson’s awareness, physical activity, better care, and community support while celebrating the resilience of people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Grants & Funding

Sterling One Foundation Hosts 2025 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 4.0)

Sterling One Foundation, alongside the Federal Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning and the United Nations Nigeria, hosted the fourth Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 4.0) in Lagos. Bringing together over 2,500 changemakers and leaders, the summit focused on climate resilience, policy innovation, health, education, and economic equality, while driving bold solutions, partnerships, and action toward sustainable development across Africa.
Health & Disability

Healthtracka Holds Banking on Women’s Health Conference 2025

Healthtracka hosted the second Banking on Women’s Health Conference in Lagos, bringing together women, healthcare professionals, changemakers, and advocates to advance better health outcomes for women in Nigeria. The conference featured expert discussions, the launch of the State of Women’s Health Report 2025, and the Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Awards, highlighting the urgent need for data-driven solutions, stronger policies, and greater investment in women’s health.
Health & Disability

The Irede Foundation Holds “Out On A Limb 2025” – Full Access, No Cap!

The Irede Foundation hosted its annual Out On A Limb 2025 walk across more than 20 states, bringing together supporters to champion disability inclusion under the theme “Full Access, No Cap!” The event amplified the voices of people living without limbs, highlighted the need to break barriers to inclusion, and supported the foundation’s goal of providing prosthetic limbs and psychosocial support to 200 children.
Women's Empowerment

Advocates for Health and Rights of Women and Youth Initiative Holds WRHR Conference 2025

The Advocates for Health and Rights of Women and Youth Initiative hosted the WRHR Conference 2025, bringing together women leaders, experts, and advocates to explore leadership, gender-based violence, and economic empowerment. Through thought-provoking discussions, masterclasses, networking, and recognition of outstanding women, the conference equipped participants with knowledge, inspiration, and practical tools to advance women’s rights and empowerment.