by Nneoma Anieto | Jun 10, 2019 | In Their Words, Nigeria, TCI News
A religious leader in Ogun State, Nigeria, is embedding family planning messages while speaking at naming ceremonies, which are conducted eight days after birth to give the baby a name and pray for it. This event is usually attended by family and friends. Alhaji...
by Rabi Ekele | May 24, 2019 | In Their Words, Nigeria, TCI News
The Challenge Initiative strengthens capacity and improves the skills of stakeholders in 10 supported Nigerian states to implement family planning activities. This transfer of skills ensures sustainability of family planning interventions long after the...
by Kathryn Walsh | Apr 9, 2019 | AYSRH, East Africa, In Their Words, TCI News
In this video, local government officials implementing The Challenge Initiative’s proven approaches in Kenya highlight how TCI has built a network of family planning champions, ranging from doctors and administrators in health facilities to local leaders in the...
by Kim Martin | Feb 28, 2019 | In Their Words, India, TCI News
Contributors: Anil Dwivedi, Meenakshi Dikshit and Deepti Mathur Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh (UP) is part of The Challenge Initiative for Healthy Cities (TCIHC) in India. Anil Dwivedi, who serves as the TCIHC City Manager for Kanpur, reflects on how this city began...
by Denis Sama | Jan 17, 2019 | East Africa, In Their Words, TCI News
From ministry of health staff to family planning providers, East Africans are applauding TCI’s “business unusual” model and the impact it is having in their countries. – Joy Kisira is a Nursing Officer in Iganga, Uganda. Increasing Family Planning...
by Rabi Ekele | Jan 3, 2019 | In Their Words, Nigeria, TCI News
The Challenge Initiative supported Bauchi State in conducting 72-Hour makeovers of five primary healthcare facilities. The makeover – one of TCI’s proven approaches – aims to ensure a conducive environment for the uptake of quality family planning services through a...
