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Global South Relief (GSR) is a humanitarian and resilience-focused organization delivering protection, Climate-Smart agriculture & nutrition resilience, environmental restoration & Green Recovery, health and WASH for vulnerable communities in Nigeria.

Today, Global South Relief - GSR Nigeria celebrates the strength, resilience, and leadership of women and girls who cont...
08/03/2026

Today, Global South Relief - GSR Nigeria celebrates the strength, resilience, and leadership of women and girls who continue to shape the future of families and communities.
Women are at the heart of resilience, rebuilding lives, nurturing children, and driving positive change even in the most challenging circumstances.
At GSR Nigeria, we remain committed to supporting women through inclusive humanitarian interventions that promote health, nutrition, livelihoods, and community development.
When women thrive, communities thrive.
Happy International Women’s Day.

🌍 World Obesity Day 2026Global South Relief – GSR NigeriaToday, March 4, the world observes World Obesity Day. A call to...
04/03/2026

🌍 World Obesity Day 2026
Global South Relief – GSR Nigeria
Today, March 4, the world observes World Obesity Day. A call to recognize obesity as a major public health challenge affecting millions globally.
According to the World Health Organization:
37 million children under 5 are living with overweight or obesity. 390 million children and adolescents (5–19 years) are affected, 160 million adults are living with obesity. Nearly 75% reside in low- and middle-income countries. However, in Nigeria and across the Global South, obesity does not exist in isolation.
We are confronting a Triple Burden of Malnutrition:
🔹 Undernutrition (stunting, wasting, underweight)
🔹 Overweight & Obesity
🔹 Micronutrient Deficiencies (“Hidden Hunger”)
It is increasingly common to find:
A stunted child in one household
An overweight adolescent in the same community
A pregnant woman with iron deficiency
An adult living with hypertension linked to obesity.
This paradox reflects deeper systemic challenges:
• Poor food environments
• Rising consumption of ultra-processed foods
• Limited access to diverse, nutrient-rich diets
• Urbanization and sedentary lifestyles
• Weak preventive health systems
Obesity significantly increases the risk of non-communicable diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke, placing additional strain on fragile health systems.
At Global South Relief – GSR Nigeria, we emphasize that addressing obesity requires strengthening food systems, improving nutrition education, protecting children from unhealthy food marketing, and investing in maternal and child nutrition.
Healthy diets must be accessible, affordable, and sustainable.
The time to act is now.

14/02/2026

We Are Now Global South Relief.

What started as a community-driven effort under Children’s Future Initiatives Network has grown in scope, responsibility, and ambition.
Today, we are proud to formally launch Global South Relief - a humanitarian and development organization committed to saving lives, restoring dignity, and strengthening resilience across the Global South.
Our focus spans nutrition, health, humanitarian response, cash assistance, and resilience-building for communities affected by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks.

This transition reflects our growth, not a change in values. Our commitment to accountability, community leadership, and impact remains the same.
We look forward to building strong partnerships and delivering meaningful change together.
Global South Relief
Relief. Resilience. Recovery.

Official Transition Announcement.We are pleased to announce that Children’s Future Initiatives Network will now operate ...
14/02/2026

Official Transition Announcement.

We are pleased to announce that Children’s Future Initiatives Network will now operate as Global South Relief – GSR Nigeria.
This transition reflects our expanded humanitarian vision to deliver life-saving support, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainable recovery for vulnerable communities.
Our mission remains the same - protecting dignity, saving lives, and building stronger futures.
Thank you for being part of this journey.

13/01/2026

2026: Renewing Our Commitmentâ—Ź

At Children's Future Initiatives Network (CFIN), the new year is a reminder of why we exist:

To stand with children whose voices are often unheard and whose needs are most urgent.
In 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to:
Expanding access to safety, learning, and basic well-being for children across Nigeria
Reaching children in underserved and hard-to-access communities. Working alongside communities and partners to deliver practical, locally informed solutions
Every child deserves the chance to grow in dignity, security, and hope.
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🌱 Together, we invest in children and strengthen futures.


Happy New YearAs we step into the New Year, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting, supporting, and empowering childre...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year
As we step into the New Year, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting, supporting, and empowering children and families.
May this year bring renewed hope, stronger partnerships, and meaningful progress toward a future where every child can thrive with dignity and opportunity.
Together, we look forward to building brighter, safer, and more resilient communities.
Happy New Year from all of us at
Children's Future Initiatives Network (CFIN)

Merry Christmas to all the Christian's around the globe - From all of us Children's Future Initiatives Network -CFIN
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all the Christian's around the globe - From all of us Children's Future Initiatives Network -CFIN

Children's Future Initiatives Network (CFIN) joined the Nutrition Sector, the Borno State Primary Health Care Developmen...
11/12/2025

Children's Future Initiatives Network (CFIN) joined the Nutrition Sector, the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board, and partners for the Flag-Off Ceremony of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), Round 2 – 2025, held Yesterday at Dangote Primary Health Care.

At CFIN, we remain committed to advancing maternal, newborn and child health, strengthening access to essential nutrition services, and ensuring that women and children across our communities receive the care and support they deserve.

Together, we continue to build healthier futures for every child.

Children's Future Initiatives Network (CFIN) joined Malteser International and partners today for the official unveiling...
03/12/2025

Children's Future Initiatives Network (CFIN) joined Malteser International and partners today for the official unveiling of the Dusman Women-Led Cooperative for Reusable Sanitary Pads Production Ltd in Dusuman-Jere LGA, Borno State.

This cooperative is a major breakthrough for women’s hygiene, dignity, livelihoods, and environmental protection. The reusable sanitary pads produced here help improve menstrual hygiene, reduce waste, and support climate change adaptation.

As an organization working in WASH, Nutrition, and Livelihood Support, Children's Future Initiatives Network celebrates this milestone and the women driving it.

We are calling on NGOs, development partners, women groups, government agencies, and community cooperatives to patronize the reusable sanitary pads produced by this cooperative.
Your support will help strengthen local production, create sustainable income for women, and expand access to hygienic, eco-friendly menstrual products across our communities.

We appreciate Malteser International for leading this impactful initiative.

CFIN remains committed to supporting community-led solutions that empower women, protect the environment, and build healthier, resilient communities.

Together, we empower women. Together, we build sustainability.

21/11/2025

Education should never be a life-threatening decision.

This month alone, Nigeria has witnessed two high-profile abductions of school children in the northern region. These incidents are not just statistics—they represent disrupted dreams, traumatized families, and communities living in fear.

At Children’s Future Initiatives Network (CFIN), we recognize the profound emotional and psychological toll these attacks impose on children and parents. No parent should live with the agony of uncertainty, and no child should be endangered simply for seeking an education.

We are calling for urgent, multi-stakeholder, cross-sector action to safeguard learning environments. Protecting schools is not just a security imperative—it is a national development priority.

CFIN remains committed to driving advocacy, strengthening community systems, and working with partners across government and civil society to ensure that schools remain secure, resilient, and conducive to learning.

No child should risk their life to learn.
No parent should suffer this pain.
The time for coordinated action is now.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY — FROM CFINToday, we join the global community in celebrating International Men’s Day—a mo...
19/11/2025

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY — FROM CFIN

Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Men’s Day—a moment to recognize the leadership, resilience, and transformative impact men bring to families, communities, and nation-building.

At Children’s Future Initiatives Network (CFIN), we acknowledge the critical role men play as caregivers, advocates, decision-makers, and partners in advancing child health, protection, and community development. Strength is not only defined by endurance—it is also reflected in empathy, accountability, and the courage to model positive change.

We celebrate all men who continue to champion safer communities, support inclusive growth, and uphold values that strengthen family systems. Your commitment to responsibility, compassion, and integrity is shaping better futures for the next generation.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to engaging men and boys as allies in our mission to safeguard children’s rights, expand opportunities, and build resilient communities across Nigeria.

15/11/2025

Children Future Initiatives Network (CFIN) joins the world in observing World Diabetes Day.

Diabetes is a growing concern, especially in communities with limited access to early testing and quality healthcare. Today’s message reinforces the importance of awareness, prevention, and timely action.

CFIN remains committed to sharing accurate information, promoting health education, and supporting families to make informed health decisions.

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Maiduguri
Yerwa

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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