On Saturday, February 10th, 2024, the youthful energy of Imo State was on full display as the Peer Educators Health Club in Imo State organized their much-anticipated 1-Day Annual Inauguration and Send Forth Ceremony. This club was established by CYDI in 2004 with funding support from CEDPA Nigeria and to…
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6th. It is a day designated by the international community to raise awareness about the harmful practice of female genital mutilation and to promote its eradication worldwide. The day serves as an opportunity for…
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at creating awareness for the well-being of Girls and Women, Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) with support from Youth Network for Community & Sustainable Development (YNCSCD) under the Youth Anti-FGM Network Programme Phase 2 recently organized a 1-Day End FGM Youth Summit in Isiala…
In many cultures, Female Genital Mutilation is a recognized and accepted practice that is considered important for the socialization of women, curbing their sexual appetites and preparing them for marriage. It is considered part of a ritual initiation into womanhood that includes a period of seclusion and education about the…
On the 5th August 2021, Imo State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (Imo SACA) held the Second Quarter of the Imo State HIV/AIDS Stakeholders Forum Meeting. The meeting was held at Newton Hotel, Owerri with stakeholders from different Civil society organizations implementing HIV/AIDS projects in the State and relevant…