3-days Training of 40 Community Facilitators on ENDFGM Programme. Virgin Heart Foundation trained Forty (40) Community facilitators from Community Based Organizations were on FGM elimination and increase their knowledge on FGM laws and policies .The CFs demonstrated improved communication and advocacy skills Positive Behavioral Change and Shift in attitudes and pledged to end and take action against FGM. The training exposed…
The 2024 Girls Day Celebration” Girls Vision for the Future” Virgin Heart Foundation partnered with a Broadcast Medium , Omalicha FM Owerri to reach out to Girls of Our Ladies of St Carmel Secondary School Emekuku Owerri . The Girls Day event is intentional to address barriers and challenges facing girls from sexual reproductive Health, Education, Gender Disparities and inequalities.
INTERNATIONAL GIRLS DAY 2024
Onurube, A coalition of Civil Society Organizations of GBV Responders in Imo State , which Virgin Heart Foundation is a member intervened for the community of Persons with Disabilities over threat by government officials to evict them from their temporal residence in Owerri, Imo State. Onurube Coordinator, Marjorie Ezihe followed up on the matter strategically for this victory. The government…
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Our Executive Director, peace Dike received award of honor in recognition of her contributions towards capacity building and empowerment of women in south east. WEPBI Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative organized the event to encourage women in their works in promoting inclusion and women’s rights Our Executive Director received award of honor in recognition of her contributions towards…
#INSPIRE INCLUSION. The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is focusing on recognizing women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. Taking a focus on the theme of the year, #InspireInclusion, where we envision a “Gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated”. Gender inclusion…
PRESS STATEMENT Virgin Heart Foundation Marks The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 6th Feb. 2024 Theme: Her Voice. Her Future. Investing in Female Genital Mutilation Survivor-Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation. The International Community marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female genital mutilation, every 6th February. FGM refers to “all procedures involving partial or…