I Didn’t Set Out to Write a Book. I Set Out to Tell a Story. There is something quietly powerful about being in a room full of people who understand what it means to carry two worlds inside you, and to create from that in-between space. On June 24th, I had the honour of being […]
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On 11th April 2026, we hosted “Stop Over for Your Future” — an interactive workshop designed not as a motivational talk, but as a working session for internationally-based young professionals navigating career transitions.Inspired by Biking Through Africa & Beyond, the session challenged participants to reframe career pauses not as failures, but as intentional stopovers —
Benedicta Apuamah joined the ScholarWaka two-day online Scholarship Clarity Workshop as a guest speaker, sharing insights from her work in global health, youth leadership and gender equity. Registration for the workshop is free
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Benedicta also addresses global health inequities, including the challenges faced by migrant populations, linking youth leadership with pressing public health issues. Her multimedia advocacy highlights the need for inclusive policies and equitable access to care worldwide. Watch her discussion on migration and health
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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
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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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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
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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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