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More and more people are questioning the value and safety of vaccines.Part of the reason may be that generations have gr...
24/09/2026

More and more people are questioning the value and safety of vaccines.

Part of the reason may be that generations have grown up with herd immunity and have never experienced just how devastating some diseases were before vaccines became widely available. Another is the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation about vaccination.

But there is a connecting thread: the stories we tell about vaccines shape how people perceive and respond to them.

That is why the stories matter.

We need accurate information. We need conversations with people who have the expertise to answer difficult questions. And we need to make informed decisions about vaccination based on evidence, not fear or misinformation.

Know the facts. Ask questions. Talk to the experts. Get vaccinated.


Remembering the first time we incorporated sign language interpretation as part of our event, making the conversation mo...
23/09/2026

Remembering the first time we incorporated sign language interpretation as part of our event, making the conversation more accessible to participants with disabilities.

The event brought 300 students of Government Secondary School, Kuje, together to explore menstrual health, period poverty, dignity, and inclusion.

This experience reinforced something important for us: inclusion requires deliberate action. It means thinking about accessibility from the beginning and creating opportunities for everyone to participate.





Inclusion was an important part of the Dignity in Menstruation (DIM) Initiative and Mobile Cinema collaboration, organis...
23/09/2026

Inclusion was an important part of the Dignity in Menstruation (DIM) Initiative and Mobile Cinema collaboration, organised by the Federal Capital Territory Secondary Education Board (FCT-SEB), Shades of Us, and Stand With A Girl Initiative (SWAG Initiative).

For the first time in our work at Shades of Us, we incorporated sign language interpretation into the event to ensure that participants with disabilities could take part in the conversation on menstrual health, period poverty, dignity, and inclusion.

Through the screening of our short film FLOW, interactive learning activities, and open dialogue, participants had the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and share their experiences in a space designed to be more accessible.

On International Day of Sign Languages, we reflect on this important step and the need to continue creating spaces where everyone can participate.





23/09/2026

On , we celebrate Ms. Hellen Anurika Beyioku-Alase, the National President of the Deaf Women Association of Nigeria, who advocates for the rights of people with disabilities and a world where everyone is safe from gender based violence.

In 2025, she joined our campaign against ALL FORMS of gender based violence.

At , we value representation.


Sign language is important for an inclusive world. At , we embrace inclusion.
23/09/2026

Sign language is important for an inclusive world.

At , we embrace inclusion.

Throwback to when we partnered with Adeyemi Orphanage Relief (ADORE) to visit Destined Children’s Orphanage in Abuja, te...
23/09/2026

Throwback to when we partnered with Adeyemi Orphanage Relief (ADORE) to visit Destined Children’s Orphanage in Abuja, teach the children about menstrual hygiene, and discuss ways to end the stigma around periods.

We also used the opportunity to do a quick capacity-building session on photography for one of the children.

Through games, open conversations, and the screening of FLOW, our short film in our Mobile Cinema project about period health and hygiene, we created a safe space for honest discussions. For many, it was their first time learning about menstrual health without shame.

💬 “Girls shouldn’t be ashamed of menstruation,” said a 15-year-old girl.
💬 “If I see a girl stained, I will help her,” added a 16-year-old boy.

We ended by distributing hygiene kits and some lasting lessons in dignity and confidence.



Here are four exciting opportunities you may be interested in at the 2026 Nigeria Family Planning Conference. 1. Call fo...
22/09/2026

Here are four exciting opportunities you may be interested in at the 2026 Nigeria Family Planning Conference.

1. Call for Abstracts Still Open
We need your ideas and innovation. Deadline: September 30.
High-quality abstracts may be invited to submit full papers for consideration, subject to peer review and editorial requirements.

2. Call for Abstract Reviewers
We invite volunteers to serve as abstract reviewers. It comes with great opportunities. Please check the flyer for details. Deadline: September 30.

3. Sponsorship Packages for the 9th Nigeria Family Planning Conference
Slots are limited and still open. View our partnership packages, benefits, and customised options in the sponsorship brochure or on the conference website: www.nfpc2026.org

4. Abstract and Scholarship Chat
Join us this weekend to learn how to craft a winning abstract and a compelling scholarship essay. Register now.

Have you seen the flyers? Have you or your organisation registered? The time to do so is now! Learn more: https://www.nfpc2026.org





22/09/2026

Auren Gata.

For some, this is a favor or privilege. For a host of others, this, at the very least, perpetuates abuse against women and girls or continues the cycle of violence against this demographic.

We share why this is a warning sign about the worsening poverty and its ripple effects in our region.

Watch more here.



When we heard that D**e Chukwumerije will be attending the Future of Health Conference 2026 hosted by Nigeria Health Wat...
22/09/2026

When we heard that D**e Chukwumerije will be attending the Future of Health Conference 2026 hosted by Nigeria Health Watch, we were elated.

On October 29, 2026, he will take the stage in Abuja for a special spoken-word performance at the conference. If you have never seen him perform, you are in for a treat. And if you have, you know each performance is fresh.

Registered for the conference yet? Click the link to secure your spot now! https://www.futureofhealthconference.com/



Six month later, our Florence, Timothy, Victor, and Victory have completed their internship.At Shades of Us, our capacit...
22/09/2026

Six month later, our Florence, Timothy, Victor, and Victory have completed their internship.

At Shades of Us, our capacity strengthening program starts at home. Stay tuned for more. Over the next couple of weeks, they will share their key learnings about working with us.



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