In Sokoto, Tea Vendors Become Trusted Family Planning Advocates, Reaching 130,000 People Through Everyday Conversations
Across Northern Nigeria, tea vendors, locally known as “mai shayi,” operate humble kiosks that bustle with daily conversation. These spaces are more than just places to enjoy tea; they are trusted gathering points for men from all walks of life. They serve as informal...
TCI Partnership Transforms Family Planning in Yobe State, Breaking Barriers and Boosting Demand Across Communities
Mohammad Kado Abubakar, the State Health Promotion Manager in Yobe State, Nigeria, has been a driving force in strengthening the state’s health sector for the past eight years. He oversees efforts to create demand for health services and coordinates health promotion...
In Jigawa State, Family Planning Shifts from Taboo to Trusted Service for Healthier Mothers and Families
In Jigawa State, Nigeria, childbirth spacing is not just a health intervention – it’s a lifeline. In a region where the average woman is expected to give birth to seven to nine children, maternal and newborn health challenges are immense. For years, communities lacked...
Kwara State Advances Family Planning to Empower Women, Strengthen Families, Improve Health and Drive Development
Family planning is a powerful tool for economic empowerment, gender equality, and sustainable development. Across Nigeria, and particularly in Kwara State, The Challenge Initiative (TCI) is helping reshape how communities view and access family planning services. The...
