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by Priscilla Taiwo The year 2023 was a very intentional one for us at AFFIRM Woman. Goals, plans, and ideas were penned down. Our year screamed “welfarism”! And we worked HARD. At the beginning of the year, we had a lot of plans and now, we can say we outdid ourselves. But what we did not see coming was the number of people that came together to make each of...

This is a short post that covers two important but related topics… and some videos to watch. International Volunteer Day Yes, it’s today and although previously acknowledged, here’s another shout-out to a memorable group of individuals who, in my view, surpassed all expectations and comprised the backbone of our recent AFFIRM Women Conference themed: Our Welfare Matters. From the early planning stages to the final applause, these individuals selflessly donated...

Here’s a question for you: How does your welfare affect your mental health? Hardly? Mostly? Never? Or does it mean the same thing to you? Are there any differences? What do the terms ‘welfare’ and ‘mental health’ mean to you? Let’s look at some general definitions: Welfare – the state of doing well especially in respect to good fortune, happiness, well-being, or prosperity. Mental health – a person’s condition with...

The AFFIRM Shero series continues with Dr Bertha Kibona sharing her life lessons, memories and motivations in this blog post titled: MY GIANTS. When I was asked to share my story and inspire other young women, I thought of what a friend recently said because I think it has contributed to me being where I am today. My friend said, and I quote, “I don’t take it for granted that...

Today has come round again so quick. In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s the “International Day of the Girl”, observed on 11th October each year. The theme for 2023 is: Invest In the Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being. And although these were the very same issues that were so deeply discussed in AFFIRM Woman’s female students’ conference last month, it is obvious that the challenges still very much exist. Imagine...

by Mercy Oluwadabirafunmi Amoo The African woman is regarded as a beautiful personality. The universe believes that an average African is blessed with beauty. My name is Mercy Amoo, but my friends call me Dabira (meaning, God has done me done wonders). I would like to share my journey on embracing the beautiful me. Am I even beautiful? You may be wondering and asking “What kind of question is this”?...

by Grace Dejimodo It’s been a while since the last blog post and for good reasons too! The past few months, I’ve been busy working on several projects, including one on Entrepreneurship and Welfare, that will soon be shared in this blog. Today’s post features one of the projects, and includes information about an exciting event happening soon, as Grace explains below. In today’s society, it is not only intellectual...

Around the world, the activism of Black women has helped to frame social equity and promote human rights. Their work has improved the health and welfare of women and girls, protected the environment and raised the voices of the oppressed, both within and beyond their communities. These four Black women are inspirational – for the changes they accomplished, their work ethic, and their passion to improve the everyday lives of...

by Amwene Etiang This March, the question of what it means to be an African woman has been on my mind, that is, our peculiarities. In an attempt to find answers, I decided to interview a woman who embodies these peculiarities with boldness and grace. My mother. It was a conversation between mother and daughter; however, I knew there are other African and Black women who need to read this....

Continuing our AFFIRM Shero series, Abimbola Abdur-Rahman Lekki shares her experiences and views on the financial pressures women have and how to deal with them. She is on a mission to build WOMEN’S FINANCIAL RESILIENCE. Read her story, share it and add your own comments below. Although I am a lawyer and researcher, one fun fact about me is that I teach financial literacy. I owe a debt of gratitude to...