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Posted on March 4, 2022
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Here at ACT, we aim to celebrate diversity and work towards a world where men and women have equal opportunities. The patriarchal nature of many African societies means that women are often viewed as having different roles to men, with the husband often being the main bread winner. Following the death of a husband, particularly…
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Posted on November 19, 2021
Malawi, Nigeria, Ulemu Project, United Nations, World Toilet Day
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It’s World Toilet Day Friday 19th November is World Toilet Day! Oh yeah? Ever heard of International Talk Like a Pirate Day? It actually takes place each year on 19th September. You would be forgiven for thinking this is all a joke (that is, World Toilet Day) or perhaps another one of those wacky ideas…
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Posted on September 22, 2021
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… Going from Success to Success The Ipaja Summer School, sponsored by ACT, is held each year in August in the Ayobo-Ipaja-Alimosho local government area of Lagos state, Nigeria. It provides the opportunity for vulnerable children, many of whom are orphans we already support, to come together during the long school holiday and participate in…
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At ACT, our support for disadvantaged fatherless children and orphans goes well beyond just providing them with educational opportunities. Our support is holistic, it’s about body, mind and soul and this means ensuring that they also enjoy good health in addition to having access to education. An important example of this is assisting with medical…
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Posted on August 13, 2021
Blog, Children, International Youth Day, Nigeria, Uganda, Widows
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Yesterday marked International Youth Day. This annual event was created by the United Nations to raise awareness of the challenges that many young people, particularly those in poorer parts of the world, face growing up. It provides an opportunity for people to stand in solidarity with children across the planet who have lesser opportunities to…
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Posted on June 11, 2021
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At ACT, the community is central to our approach and how we operate in Africa. We work through partners that are based in the community where we work. They are best placed to identify the children and women in households that are most in need and respond with support when it is possible to do…