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In Sokoto, Tea Vendors Become Trusted Family Planning Advocates, Reaching 130,000 People Through Everyday Conversations

In Sokoto, Tea Vendors Become Trusted Family Planning Advocates, Reaching 130,000 People Through Everyday Conversations

Oct 14, 2025

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

TCI Partnership Transforms Family Planning in Yobe State, Breaking Barriers and Boosting Demand Across Communities

Oct 10, 2025

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, Family Planning Shifts from Taboo to Trusted Service for Healthier Mothers and Families

Sep 12, 2025

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

Kwara State Advances Family Planning to Empower Women, Strengthen Families, Improve Health and Drive Development

Sep 2, 2025

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...
Osun State Expands Family Planning Access Through Local Leadership, Coaching, and Community Engagement with TCI Support

Osun State Expands Family Planning Access Through Local Leadership, Coaching, and Community Engagement with TCI Support

Jul 21, 2025

In just a few short years, Osun State has emerged as a leader in expanding access to family planning in Nigeria. Since partnering with The Challenge Initiative (TCI) in 2022, the state has rolled out high-impact interventions across 10 local government areas, with a...
With Quality MNCH Services, TCI Empowered a Deaf Mother in Adamawa State to Take Control of Her Future

With Quality MNCH Services, TCI Empowered a Deaf Mother in Adamawa State to Take Control of Her Future

Jun 2, 2025

Life was incredibly difficult for Hauwa Amadu, a 23-year-old deaf woman living in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. She had lost four of her six children and struggled to support her family by selling Fura da Nono – a popular Nigerian...
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Recent News

  • Leadership in Action: Journal of Public Health and Emergency Publishes Review of The Challenge Initiative’s Platform Model October 30, 2025
  • Training Frontline Workers in Satna Strengthens Family Planning Supply Tracking and Ensures Uninterrupted Access to Commodities October 23, 2025
  • In Sokoto, Tea Vendors Become Trusted Family Planning Advocates, Reaching 130,000 People Through Everyday Conversations October 14, 2025
  • Eight Francophone West African Cities Graduate from TCI, Showcasing Local Leadership, Sustainable Financing, and Health Impact October 13, 2025
  • TCI Partnership Transforms Family Planning in Yobe State, Breaking Barriers and Boosting Demand Across Communities October 10, 2025
  • Leading by Example: How TCI University is Driving Family Planning Education in District Korangi October 8, 2025
  • Las Piñas Builds a Unified Adolescent Health Network, Turning Fragmented Services Into Coordinated Care and Support October 2, 2025
  • Partnering for Progress: How Mombasa’s Pharmacies Are Boosting Family Planning Uptake September 30, 2025
  • In Jigawa State, Family Planning Shifts from Taboo to Trusted Service for Healthier Mothers and Families September 12, 2025
  • With Coaching and Commitment, Francophone West Africa Cities Step Up to Sustain Family Planning Gains September 9, 2025

The Challenge Initiative is led by the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health in the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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