STANDING UP FOR INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

 

 

Today, the 19th of March is celebrated  globally as World Social Work Day. This day is a reminder of the compassion, resilience and commitment of the social workers who stand as beacons of hope for those in need. Thank you for making a difference! The theme for this year's World Social Work Day 2024 is: "Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change", which emphasizes the need for social workers to adopt innovative, community-led approaches that are grounded in indigenous wisdom and harmonious co-existence with nature.  

The World Glaucoma Week for 2024 holds from the 10th to the 16th of March 2024.

  BRIEF PERSONAL PROFILE OF ENOBONG EKWERE - SOCIAL ACTIVIST/ DEVELOPMENT EXPERT IN NIGERIA. Comrade Enobong Ekwere is a social influencer, blogger, vlogger, environmental/ human rights activist, peace practitioner, grassroot social mobilizer, SDGs advocate and a global citizen. Enobong Ekwere also have vast knowledge and professional expertise in copy writing, content creation, online and offline media campaigning. He is the program manager of children and young people living for peace (CYPLP), an organic, volunteer of experts, youth focused and a think-tank non-governmental organization based in Kaduna state, Nigeria. A Higher National Diploma (HND) graduate of Public Administration (Upper Credit) from the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. Enobong Ekwere holds a proficiency certificate in management from the Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered (NIM) Lagos, Nigeria. He is also a graduate member of the institute (Associate member in view). He works with young peo

On 3rd March each year, World Hearing Day is observed. Through collective action, communities, organizations, and individuals join forces to raise awareness of hearing health and advocate for accessible ear and hearing care across all populations. A number of World Hearing Day activities and initiatives are aimed at educating the public, advocating for policy changes, and fostering inclusive environments for individuals with hearing impairments. The theme for this year's World Hearing Day 2024 is: "Changing mindsets", reflects the importance of making ear and hearing care accessible to all. This involves breaking down barriers to access, including financial constraints, lack of awareness, and social stigma around hearing health. DID YOU KNOW? - Around 136 million people in the African region are living with hearing loss, facing challenges in a world that still holds deep-seated misconceptions about their conditions. (Source: WHO Africa) ...........We must shatter the stig