Media For Community Change Initiative

Lack/imited #access to #water doesn't only take its toll on the #health of people, but also has ripple effects on #finance as well. In Gwako #community of Abuja, Aisha reveals how challenging it is for people in rural community faced by water #poverty and #economic realities.

MFCC has expertise in creating media that translates the dense language of law and policy for a range of target audiences, from lawmakers to indigenous communities. #Mediaforchange #AbujaNGO #MediaNGO

One in seven persons (aged 15–64 years) had used a drug in the past year. Also, one in five individuals who had used drug in the past year is suffering from drug-related disorders. Drug-related disorders include addiction, withdrawal, substance-induced psychosis etc.#SayNoToDrugs

MFCC prides itself in telling the stories vulnerable communities go through in their everyday lives. Our major highlight in this service is community visits and having conversations with leaders and other community stakeholders. #Mediaforchange #AbujaNGO #MediaNGO

Globally, almost 2 million lives are lost annually from blood loss. You can save a life (or even more) today by visiting the nearest blood bank to donate blood.  #WorldBloodDonorDay #Mediaforchange

The need for blood is universal, but access to blood for all those who need it is not. It is important to give blood regularly, so that blood banks have an adequate supply before shortages arise. nhwat.ch/3iBWf3K #WorldBloodDonorDay2021 #BloodDonorNaija

Climate change in Africa is no longer a threat but a reality.

Wasting food means wasting all the resources it took to produce that food. One third of all food produced for human consumption was thrown away in 2019, while 690 million people around the world went hungry and 2.2 billion people have no safe water supply. #WorldFoodSafetyDay

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There is urgent attention to restore the degraded ecosystem. In your community, you can contribute to this action by planting trees, cleaning up rivers and drainages and proper disposing of your wastes. Mention more actions to take in the comments. #Ecosystemrestoration #WED

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Thank you to international sand artist @sudarsansand for this beautiful contribution to #GenerationRestoration!

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay Today also marks the launch of the 🇺🇳 Decade on Ecosystem Restoration by @UNEP & @FAO 10 years to restore our forests, our soils, #OurOcean Together we can be #GenerationRestoration Join the ceremony at 11 am CET worldenvironmentday.global

🔵 Reimagine. 🟢 Recreate. 🌏 Restore. At #COP26, the world will come #TogetherForOurPlanet to tackle climate change, reverse biodiversity loss, and enhance livelihoods. Together, we can be #GenerationRestoration @UNEP | #WorldEnvironmentDay

Nigerians have a constitutional right to exercise their freedom of expression and a right to access of information. This must be respected. Safeguarding free, independent media and civic spaces for democratic voices is an important part of Sweden’s #DriveForDemocracy #TwitterBan

Who is in? Tag friends you would want to see healthy in June.

The people of the #Sahel have a right to a life of dignity. During my last visit to the region, I saw firsthand the impact of climate change and the pandemic exacerbating the crisis in the region. It is urgent to act now so that no one is left behind.

Tobacco is expensive! 💰 Smokers burn through an average of $1.4 million. #CommitToQuit today to save money, while also safeguarding your health & protecting those around you. Monday is World #NoTobacco Day. bit.ly/NoTobacco2021 via @WHO

Every year, more than 8 million people die from tobacco. There is no better time to #CommitToQuit! More from @WHO on Monday's World #NoTobacco Day. bit.ly/NoTobacco2021

Do you consider shisha harmful as other forms of tobacco use?

9. Increases risk of cardiovascular disease 10. Smoking shisha is just as harmful as other forms of tobacco use Source: WHO #WorldNoTobaccoDay #Mediaforchange #AbujaNGO #MediaNGO

4. Exposes you to bad breathe 5. Increases likelihood of infertility 6. Chewing tobacco exposes you to mouth cancer 7. Exacerbates asthma in adults 8. Individuals who smoke tobacco are twice likely to develop stroke

Here are 10 reasons we compiled on why you should avoid tobacco: 1. Greater risk of developing a severe case and dying from COVID-19. 2. Over 1 million people die every year from exposure to second-hand smoke. 3. Higher risk of having wrinkles on your skin. #WorldNoTobaccoDay