Benedicta Apuamah opened a civil-society side event at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, spotlighting youth engagement and the vital role of young people in shaping drug policy and welfare interventions.
“Won’t Somebody Think of the Children? — Youth Welfare in Drug Policy” Read More »
Partnered with the ONE Campaign to advance youth advocacy and global development goals at a high-level summit. Benedicta was selected to collaborate with the ONE Campaign Youth Summit in Belgium, where she contributed to policy discussions around global poverty reduction, health financing, and youth involvement in international development.Her insights supported advocacy strategies targeting global leaders
Collaboration with ONE Campaign Youth Summit – Belgium, 2017 Read More »
Benedicta Chukwuyem Uweru-Apuamah leads innovative Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) & Menstrual Health training programs for university youth leaders in Nigeria. With a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and a deep commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), she empowers young leaders to become advocates for gender equity, health, and education. Through her Girls
SRHR & Menstrual Health Training for University Youth Leaders – Nigeria Read More »
In 2019, Benedicta represented Nigeria as the sole delegate at the WYSE International Leadership Program in São Paulo, Brazil, joining 26 emerging leaders from 16 countries to explore youth leadership, global citizenship, and sustainable development. The program equipped participants with tools for collaborative problem-solving, cross-cultural dialogue, and SDG-focused initiatives, which Benedicta now translates into local
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Benedicta received the Science Speed Talk Award and delivered an impactful session on health innovation and sustainability. At the 2024 Geneva Health Forum, Benedicta participated as a speaker and won the prestigious Science Speed Talk Competition.Her presentation focused on sustainable health interventions and youth-centered innovation.She also engaged in expert conversations on global health reforms and
Speaker & Award Recipient at the Geneva Health Forum – 2024 Read More »
At the 2025 ACUNS Annual Meeting held at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Benedicta Apuamah presented her research titled “Reimagining Sustainability: The Role of Female Hygiene Products in the Global Plastic Treaty and the Green Menstruation Movement.” Her presentation examined the intersection of menstrual health, environmental sustainability, and global policy, with a focus on
Research Presentation at the ACUNS Annual Meeting – Nairobi 2025 Read More »
Benedicta Chukwuyem Apuamah: “Welcoming new ideas” Women empowerment has been at the core of the Foundations work in sub-Saharan Africa for a number of years now. There are issues that existed before the pandemic that will most likely exist post the pandemic. What then can be done now to drive a new narrative along with the new
No future for Africa without equal access to education for women Read More »
Introduction What do you know about Menstrual Cups? According to Healthline, a menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It is a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone that you insert into the vagina to catch and collect period fluid. My organization is very passionate about women having access
Menstrual Journal 2: Menstrual Cups, Yaay or Naay? Read More »
I just turned 11 and was preparing to get into High School, I was going to leave for boarding school the following day and mom had said she wanted to talk to me about something. My mind began racing, I had never had such serious conversations before. My heart was pounding, I was shy and
Menstrual Journal: Periods NOT Taboo #Stories4Health Read More »
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