Whole Woman Movement

06/05/2025

SOME FACTS ON ANAEMIA!

1. Iron deficiency is the most common and commonly recognised cause, estimated to contribute from 10% to over 60% of anaemia cases.

2. There are approximately 586,382,618 new cases of anaemia among adolescent girls and women (aged 15-49 years) each year.

3. There are 103,301,467 new cases of anaemia among adolescent girls (aged 15-19 years) each year.

4. 20% of all maternal deaths are associated with anaemia.

5.19% of preterm births are caused by maternal anaemia

07/04/2025

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures!

This year’s World Health Day theme directly correlates with our objective of addressing the intergenerational transmission of anaemia. Reducing maternal mortality cannot be adequately discussed without acknowledging anaemia as a significant contributor to maternal morbidity.

As the Whole Woman Movement, we take this opportunity to recommit to decreasing the prevalence of anaemia among adolescent girls and young women, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

We invite all relevant stakeholders to collaborate with us to implement targeted strategies focused on improving iron levels and overall health outcomes for this demographic.

Our collective efforts can forge a hopeful future for these adolescent girls and young women.

UNDP Zimbabwe UNICEF Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations in Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance World Public Health Nutrition Association

14/11/2024

We are honoured to share more about project on the .
While the first lag is done, we look forward scaling the project as we continue to positively transform adolescent girls' health and nutrition outcomes.

A big shout out to our implementing partners and the for making this possible.


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07/11/2024

MA strong support system is critical to overcoming !

Click on the link below to read Vivian Vee Mlea lived experiences story to understand how her support system was critical in her recovery journey.

https://wholewomanmovement.blogspot.com/2024/11/support-is-critical-to-overcoming.html

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11/10/2024

In response to rural adolescent girls in marginalized communities’ limited access to Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) education, Mental Health awareness, and Nutrition education Whole Woman Movement Ndoto in Action and LoudSilence Mental Health Support established and inplemented the THINK PERIOD! THINK HEALTH project. The project increased access to comprehensive menstrual health, mental health and nutrition education and services to 200 adolescent girls and boys in Lupane (Jotsholo Primary and Jostholo Secondary School, Fatima Primary School) through the provision of MHM, Nutrition and Mental Health knowledge, services and increasing access to disposable menstrual products.

The project ensured that 200 young girls and boys (aged 10-18) can practice contextual, safe, and healthy Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and prioritize their mental health and nutrition free of stigma in and outside of school. As well as provided 180 adolescent girls with 3 packets of disposable sanitary pads each.

THINK PERIOD, THINK HEALTH will leave a legacy of a sustained practice of effective hygiene and health behaviours amongst 200 girls and boys living in Lupane District, Matabeland Province Zimbabwe.

The THINK PERIOD! THINK HEALTH! Project was awarded a Community Engagement Project Exchange Grant through the Community Engagement Exchange Program , a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State and implemented by IREX

30/08/2024

Have you taken the time to understand why she is performing below her normal standard?

In a world where many women are constantly working to prove themselves worthy of their roles, there still exist some obstacles that further limit women from fully manifesting their potential. And has always been one of those obstacles.

Join us, as we raise awareness on , and how it negatively impacts the socio-economic and outcomes of especially those in low-income areas.

Honeylove Staceylee .2

28/08/2024

The link between anaemia and amplified gender inequalities is often not understood by those who have not experienced it. However, everyone who has experienced truly understands what it is. If you want to know how these are linked go through Kunze's lived experience to understand.

Whole woman movement, iron deficiency anaemia

21/08/2024

What happens when you cannot afford iron supplements?

One way to increase your iron status is by taking iron supplements. However, these are only readily available during prenatal care, making them inaccessible to nonpregnant . Not only that, the most commonly known iron-rich foods are usually the expensive exotic foods making it hard for in low-income areas to sustain an iron-rich diet.

Given the current harsh and conditions, it is high time we educate , and on the different Indigenous iron-rich food alternatives. These are cheaper, adapts easily, and are usually part of our traditional foods.

Let us start with you, which indigenous food do you know is rich in ?

19/08/2024

As confusing as Adolescence is to most Adolescent girls, imagine adding life altering Iron Deficiency to it? This might sound easy/normal until you read Patience's lived expérience story as she shares on the different events that led to her IDA diagnosis at the age of 12 years.

It is high time more people join the IDA movement as we not only raise on but go a step further to engaging everyone.
UNDP Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care Plan International Zimbabwe Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa UNICEF Zimbabwe Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development -OPHID

Whole woman movement, iron deficiency anaemia