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Posted on June 9, 2024
Comments Off on ACT Nigeria – growing from strength to strength
“If you have not walked in my shoes, and experienced the lows from where I came, and reach the heights that I have climbed, you will find it difficult to understand me saying that ACT means everything to me.” Favour Ogbonna (ACT alumna, 2021) In May this year, ACT Director Kunle, was in Nigeria to…
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Posted on May 22, 2024
Comments Off on Meet our Intern, Archie
Hello ACT family! My name is Archie and I am one of the social media and communication interns working at the African Child Trust (ACT). Some Background: I am a graduate of Loughborough University with a BA in Politics and Economics and like many graduates, I was a bit stuck in regards to what to…
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Posted on May 7, 2024
Comments Off on Breaking the Silence – ACT’s Fight Against Period Poverty
“When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.” – Michelle Obama In communities where basic amenities are scarce, education can become an uphill battle, particularly for young girls facing a natural yet stigmatised occurrence: menstruation. In regions like Malawi and Nigeria, where African Child Trust (ACT) operates, period poverty remains a significant…
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Posted on April 12, 2024
Comments Off on Eid Mubarak from everyone at ACT!
This week Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan and a month of fasting. At ACT we are proud to recognise the cultural and religious diversity in the communities that we operate, which is why we would like to say Eid Mubarak to all of our Muslim supporters and we…
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Posted on March 23, 2024
Comments Off on Roseline – A Life Transformed
Our mission at ACT is to support disadvantaged fatherless children and orphans in Africa, who face challenges as a result of unfortunate circumstances. We aim to give such children an opportunity to unlock and fulfil their full potential. This is our focus and the main reason why ACT was formed 25 years ago. We recognise…
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Posted on March 8, 2024
Comments Off on Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
“Girls everywhere are strong, they are capable, and they will determine our future. It is our responsibility to help them fulfil their dreams.” – Angelica Fuentes In 1911, the first ever International Women’s Day (IWD) was marked by over a million people who gathered in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Later in 1914, the 8th…