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We do the following
Attempt to
change public opinion with regard to the problem of indigence
among the youths and more especially the unequal social
configuration that propels young women and girls in our society to
become victims of early sexual harassment and victimization: We work
with policy-makers, news media, state and local leaders, traditional
and religious leaders and
other dignitaries and personalities who nfluence the
society.
To
underscore the scope of the unplanned and teen pregnancy problem and
the very strong connection between preventing unplanned and teen
pregnancy and improving overall child and family well-being.
Develop, produce, and disseminate a wide range of
materials—from cutting edge research
to posters,
postcards, and online public service announcements.
Encourage careful and consistent use of family planning
by all who are sexually active and not seeking pregnancy.
Encourage responsible and healthy relationships among
young adults to help them achieve their future family and career
goals. Support practical, evidence-based policies that advance our
mission.
Educate policymakers on the task ahead of us.
The
National Campaign regularly advises national and state policymakers
and their staff, and provides testimony on unplanned and teen
pregnancy
and related issues
INAUGURAL
WORKSHOP
THEME:
TALENT-SEARCH AND
CAPACITY-BUILDING.
TARGET INDIGENT SINGLE
TEENAGE MOTHERS (Mabushi Community Abuja)
7th November 2009.
NOVEMBER
2009 WORKSHOP
Mabushi community
became active on Saturday 7th Nov. 2009 at the occasion\workshop on talent search/capacity building. All hands were on
deck as both the people of the community were dumbfunded seeing the
down trodden (teenage single mothers) active in learning and
exhibition of talents. The heavens were let open through the prayers
said by our dear Rev. Sister Jovita of the Sisters of Jesus
Redeemer, the executive director of CAFYOIN gave the welcome
address. Where she
marshaled out her reasons in giving hope to the hopeless. According
to her “these young single mothers need counseling to establish
psychological balance between them and the society. She concluded by
stating her intention to have occupational training center for these
single mothers, they will have the opportunity of learning skills,
working to earn a living and take care of their children.
Presentation of drama
acted by the single mothers themselves as form of advocacy
against early sexual relationship, HIV/AIDS, school drop out, sex
workers etc. conveyed the massage vividly.
The presentation
of workshop showcased all the activities involved in bead making,
the materials, different styles and colours in bead making for
commercial purposes.
Preparation of
snacks: steps in making meat pie, doughnut, kpof kpof, giving
accurate measurement of the ingredients
necessary in the process.
Some of the
talented participants in sewing, were at work in showcasing what they
have learnt so far simultaneously, plating of different hair style
was the talk of the day. All work and play they say makes jack a
dull boy there was different cultural dances from both Ketti and
Mabushi single mothers to grace the occasion.
The efforts of the
executive director and members of CAFYOIN was approved by the
speeches made by our invited guests of honor. As members of
the public gathered around enjoying from the prepared snacks at the
workshop, the teenage single mothers smiled home with some foodstuff
and gifts.
The workshop
ended successfully as prayed for, we are proud to say that many
lives of single mothers, orphans and sex workers have been touched
positively.
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