Ava Melissa Foundation

21/10/2025

15/10/2025

5 FACTS & 5 MYTHS ABOUT BLOOD DONATION YOU SHOULD KNOW!

At Ava-Care Outreach Foundation, we believe that every drop of blood is a drop of hope! Yet, so many people still hesitate to donate because of myths and fear. Let’s separate facts from fiction today 👇

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5 FACTS ABOUT BLOOD DONATION

1. One donation can save up to 3 lives!
Your single act of kindness can help mothers during childbirth, accident victims, and children battling illnesses.

2. It takes less than 10 minutes to donate.
The actual blood draw is quick and simple — it’s one of the easiest ways to save lives.

3. Your body quickly replaces the blood you give.
Plasma is replaced in 24–48 hours, and red blood cells in a few weeks — your body is amazing at recovery!

4. Blood donation is 100% safe.
Sterile, single-use needles are used for each donor — there’s no risk of infection.

5. You can donate every 3–4 months.
Healthy adults can give blood several times a year to keep hospitals stocked and lives saved.

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5 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT BLOOD DONATION

1. Myth: “I’ll feel weak for days after donating.”
Truth: Most donors feel perfectly fine after donating — just rest and stay hydrated.

2. Myth: “Blood donation hurts.”
Truth: It’s just a quick pinch — nothing compared to the joy of knowing you’ve saved a life.

3. Myth: “I can’t donate because I take medication.”
Truth: Only certain medications prevent donation. Talk to a medical professional to confirm.

4. Myth: “Only adults or old people need blood.”
Truth: Children, accident victims, and surgical patients often depend on donors like you.

5. Myth: “My donation won’t make a big difference.”
Truth: Every donor matters. Together, we can make blood shortages a thing of the past.

Join Ava-Care Outreach Foundation’s Blood Drive Initiative Blood Drops CM today!
We’re building a network of everyday heroes ready to give hope through blood donation.
👉 Follow our page for updates on upcoming activities, donation centers, and how you can get involved!

10/10/2025

Are you a Cameroonian, aged between 16 - 60 years old?
The Ava-Care Outreach Foundation is conducting a survey that will help us design the most efficient, life-saving blood donor platform.
Click on the link below to participate in the survey.

https://forms.gle/4k3TZFjx9kFhvzUP9
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Êtes-vous Camerounais et âgé de 16 à 60 ans ?
La Fondation Ava-Care Outreach mène une enquête pour concevoir la plateforme de don de sang la plus efficace et la plus vitale.
Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour participer à l'enquête.

https://forms.gle/4k3TZFjx9kFhvzUP9

Dear Participant, This is a study conducted by the Ava-Care Outreach Foundation to support the creation of a blood donor platform that will facilitate the search for blood donor in case of emergencies like post-partum hemorrhage, road accidents, surgical emergencies. Please fill the form in all hone...

01/10/2025

EVERY MINUTE, 4 women are diagnosed with breast worldwide, and 1 woman dies from the disease.

During and beyond, let us push for innovation in early detection, prevention, treatment, and support for those who suffer from .

01/10/2025

Happy month

25/09/2025

Some maternal deaths are preventable, but most women especially in rural areas either do not know about family planning or have negative thoughts on the subject and would rather not use it. We need to sensitize them on the benefits of family and right way to go about it.

“We need to build with what we have and keep on moving.”

At , UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita spoke to Kayode Akintemi on ensuring women and young people in fulfill their potential despite challenges.

See her remarks: https://unf.pa/saw

24/09/2025

🚀 ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of the Women-on-a-Mission (WoMi) Network

We are excited to introduce the Women-on-a-Mission (WoMi) Network — a platform where women uplift women through mentorship, empowerment, and shared opportunities.

WoMi brings together seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs from all industries who are committed to guiding at least one young woman or girl each year in their field of expertise. Through mentorship, we aim to build confidence, nurture leadership, and create pathways for displaced and underprivileged women to achieve self-reliance.

🌍 Our mission is simple: When Women Rise, Communities Thrive.

👉 Are you a professional or entrepreneur passionate about making a difference? Join WoMi as a mentor.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk1s1M57kAjw-LUw7I8Ji1VzmdY3WSw-gaGvGj-Vq2RwBrrw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105963564744403293663

Together, let’s create a movement of women on a mission, shaping futures and driving change. 💪✨

The Women-on-a-Mission (WoMi) Network is an initiative under the psychosocial and economic empowerment program of the Ava Melissa Foundation, designed to connect women and girls with a powerful circle of mentors. Through this network, seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse industries....

17/09/2025

Over 351 million. That’s how many women and girls will live in extreme poverty in 2030 if we don’t act NOW to .

See the 2025 Gender Snapshot for the latest from UN Women and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA): http://unwo.men/7eGy50WXe67

17/09/2025

On this World Patient Safety Day with the theme of 2025 “Safe care for every newborn and every child," we continue advocating death maternal from hemorrhage. Our blood donor mobile application Blood Drops CM offers a reliable platform that unites voluntary blood donors across Cameroon.

We are committed to ensuring
women’s right to safe pregnancy and childbirth,
reducing maternal deaths, and expanding access
to life-saving reproductive healthcare.

13/09/2025

Do you know your blood group? Do you know who can donate to you and who you can donate to in case of emergency? Check the blood chart 👇 👇 to find out!

31/08/2025

Exclusion is never acceptable.

Still, + people from racial, ethnic and religious minorities face it every day.

Break the cycle. Build a world where everyone belongs.