FOOD IS MEDICINE

by Drug-Aid Africa Initiative
FOOD IS MEDICINE

Summary

Building on the triumph of the Christmas edition of the "Food is Medicine" initiative, Drug-Aid Africa is poised to extend its impact throughout the year. This ongoing campaign, spanning various communities, aims to address the intertwined issues of health and poverty by consistently providing essential sustenance. Recognizing that access to food is a fundamental pillar of health, Drug-Aid Africa remains committed to alleviating economic hardships and fostering well-being across diverse regions.

$50,000
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$24,256
remaining
21
donors
2
monthly donors
1
year

Challenge

Amid Nigeria's worsening economic crisis, indigent communities face heightened challenges accessing both essential medicines and adequate nutrition. The soaring prices of goods have exacerbated food insecurity, resulting in adverse health outcomes and deepening the vulnerability of those already in need. The lack of access to proper nutrition has become a pressing issue, impacting the overall health and well-being of the most underserved populations.

Solution

The "Food is Medicine" campaign by Drug-Aid Africa aims to address the issue of food insecurity and its impact on public health in indigent communities. The campaign will directly provide essential food items to underprivileged communities heavily affected by the economic crisis, alleviating immediate hunger and malnutrition.

Long-Term Impact

By addressing the immediate need for food while simultaneously working to provide medicines to combat health issues, the campaign has the potential to create a sustainable, long-term impact on the health and well-being of these communities in Nigeria.

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Organization Information

Drug-Aid Africa Initiative

Location: Ikeja, Lagos - Nigeria
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @drugaidafrica
Project Leader:
Oluseyi Sanyaolu
Ikeja , Lagos Nigeria
$25,744 raised of $50,000 goal
 
42 donations
$24,256 to go
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