Stand With A Girl Initiative

Stand With A Girl Initiative Stand With A Girl (SWAG) Initiative is a registered youth-led, not for profit organization dedicated
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If malaria is preventable and treatable, why is it still a threat?Today is , and this question calls an urgent answer. ...
25/04/2026

If malaria is preventable and treatable, why is it still a threat?

Today is , and this question calls an urgent answer.

The tools exist. The knowledge is available. The solutions are proven, yet lives are still being disrupted.

Adolescent girls and young women are refusing to accept this as normal.

They are raising their voices, engaging decision-makers, and calling for action that reaches those who need it most.

Because awareness alone is not enough. Action is needed.
So today, we do more than mark a date.
We take responsibility.

Sleep under a treated net. Get tested early. Seek treatment promptly. Speak up.

Malaria ends when action begins.

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“We live in malaria-endemic communities. We know the myths, and we know what must change.” Now, we are taking that conve...
25/04/2026

“We live in malaria-endemic communities. We know the myths, and we know what must change.” Now, we are taking that conversation directly to those with the power to act.

This World Malaria Day, adolescent girls and young women from our Girls Leading Change project are leading the conversation and raising their voices for change.

Join us LIVE on Instagram as we challenge harmful malaria myths common in Nigerian communities, share accurate information on prevention for girls and young women, and make a clear advocacy call to the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board and malaria elimination networks.

Decision-makers are invited. Community leaders are expected. And everyone who believes adolescent girls and young women deserve to be protected, counted and heard has a place in this conversation.

Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.

Is malaria normal, or have we simply become too used to it? And why should we keep accepting what is preventable?There i...
24/04/2026

Is malaria normal, or have we simply become too used to it? And why should we keep accepting what is preventable?

There is nothing normal about a disease we already know how to fight. Nothing normal about the fever, the missed school days, the disrupted lives and the silent losses. Enough is enough.

As we approach World Malaria Day tomorrow, we reject the idea that malaria is just part of life.

Adolescent Girls and Young Women are stepping forward as changemakers, calling on decision-makers to act and pushing for solutions that reach communities because prevention is possible and treatment works.

Sleep under a treated net. Test early. Treat promptly. Speak up. Malaria ends when we take action.

We have come to the close of a powerful and reflective workshop; one filled with learning and meaningful dialogue on pro...
24/04/2026

We have come to the close of a powerful and reflective workshop; one filled with learning and meaningful dialogue on promoting dignified menstruation within our communities. Participants participated in conversations and shared personal experiences bringing us closer to breaking silence and challenging stigma.

As we wrap up this workshop, we carry forward not just knowledge, but a renewed commitment to foster understanding, compassion, and inclusion ensuring menstruation is met with dignity, not discrimination.

Beyond religion, what binds us together is our shared humanity. We may come from different faiths, but we are one people...
24/04/2026

Beyond religion, what binds us together is our shared humanity. We may come from different faiths, but we are one people, and that is where meaningful change begins.

Our Dignity in Menstruation (DIM) workshop themed Looking In, Looking Out: Engaging Religious Leaders to Promote Dignified Menstruation, is ensuring meaningful dialogue, incorporating religious perspectives to dispel stigma, strengthen awareness and promote menstrual dignity.

Menstruation is an important issue that must be spoken about openly, understood correctly and addressed with dignity.

24/04/2026

Faith leaders shape values, influence communities and help drive lasting change. That is why they must be engaged not just as participants, but as co-creators, contributors and implementers in the work we do.

At our Dignity in Menstruation (DIM) workshop themed Looking In, Looking Out: Engaging Religious Leaders to Promote Dignified Menstruation supported by FOS Feminista, is creating space for important conversations on breaking stigma and advancing menstrual dignity.

Our Executive Director, Margaret Bolaji-Adegbola, opened the workshop with an overview of the Dignity in Menstruation Project, stressing the urgent need to engage religious leaders in promoting dignified, stigma-free conversations around menstruation.

By bringing faith leaders into this conversation, we are opening pathways to challenge harmful beliefs, promote accurate information, and build supportive communities where menstruation is understood with respect, empathy and dignity.

This is how change grows, when communities, institutions and faith leaders work together.

What if we told you malaria does not have to keep disrupting lives?Awareness and action can change the story.World Malar...
23/04/2026

What if we told you malaria does not have to keep disrupting lives?

Awareness and action can change the story.

World Malaria Day is this Saturday, but why wait until then to amplify the voices of Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW)?

They are not only speaking to communities, they are calling in decision-makers, challenging gaps, and demanding stronger action against malaria.

Because when AGYW speak, they do more than share experiences; they shape understanding, influence decisions, and drive change.

We may not be there yet, but our voices are growing louder, bolder and more intentional.

We are promoting the consistent use of insecticide-treated nets, early testing and prompt treatment, and stronger community awareness backed by collective action.

You can always find us where girls' education is being discussed. SWAG Initiative was present at Teenage Network's stake...
22/04/2026

You can always find us where girls' education is being discussed.

SWAG Initiative was present at Teenage Network's stakeholder engagement on reintegrating adolescent mothers and married girls into schools in Kaduna.

We joined partners, government agencies, and most importantly the girls themselves to amplify the voices and lived experiences of adolescent mothers as active agents in shaping solutions for their reintegration.

The work ahead requires moving from commitment to coordinated action, centering adolescent mothers and married girls in every program decision.

A girl's education doesn't end with child marriage or motherhood. It was paused and it's our collective responsibility to press play again.

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and strengthen systems that pro...
21/04/2026

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and strengthen systems that protect and support survivors.

Sexual assault is a violation of a person’s autonomy, dignity, and rights. It affects individuals across all ages, genders, and communities.

At SWAG Initiative, we are committed to advancing advocacy, influencing policies, and amplifying voices to prevent sexual and gender-based violence.

Ending sexual violence requires collective responsibility, informed action, and sustained commitment.

20/04/2026

“Even in the face of challenges, we rise stronger every time.”

Resilience is the courage shown by girls and women who continue to push forward, rebuild, and thrive no matter the circumstances.

At SWAG, we see resilience every day in safe spaces, in communities, and in the voices of girls who refuse to be silenced.

After three days of intensive learning, our mentors have been trained to support out-of-school girls with life skills, l...
18/04/2026

After three days of intensive learning, our mentors have been trained to support out-of-school girls with life skills, literacy, numeracy, and sexual and reproductive health in safe spaces.

But beyond the sessions, the responsibility is clear, showing up prepared, teaching with patience, and handling sensitive conversations with care and understanding.

They leave with more knowledge, and a commitment to do the work properly, supporting girls in ways that are respectful, informed, and consistent.

The training ends here, but the work continues in every space they step into.

Cheers to more impact.

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