Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State is grappling with a disturbing rise in teenage pregnancies, with girls as young as 13 and 14 forced into motherhood. Virgin Heart Foundation, in collaboration with community stakeholders, warns that if this trend is left unchecked, it could endanger the future of the community’s young girls. In response, Peace Dike, Executive Director of…
Virgin Heart Foundation and UNFPA-UNICEF Lead Community Dialogue in Four LGAs, Championing a “FGM Free” Imo by 2030 In a powerful and collaborative stride towards eradicating harmful traditional practices, the Virgin Heart Foundation (VHF), in partnership with UNFPA-UNICEF, successfully held a 1-day interactive dialogue on the Public Declaration of Female Genital Mutilation Abandonment. The series of events, which took place…
As students across Imo State return to school, a renewed and united effort is urgently needed from parents, educators, local authorities, and community leaders to ensure the safety, protection, and overall wellbeing of every child. Peace Dike, Executive Director of the Virgin Heart Foundation, made this passionate call amid growing concerns about bullying, sexual abuse, digital threats, and mental health…
In a landmark move to accelerate the end of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Virgin Heart Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare and with the support of UNICEF, concluded a two-day dialogue with key stakeholders in Imo State. The intensive engagement, which took place from 10 September to 11 September, 2025 brought together legislators,…
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