Physical Health Nigeria Project #66261

Leadership Initiatives Students Creating Change

by Leadership Initiatives

Project Report | Feb 21, 2025
Continuing aid to Communities in Nigeria

By Marc Zavarro | Programs Director

Throughout the last two months since our previous GlobalGiving report, our teams in the International Internship Program have continued their work to aid the development and growth of local communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. As we approach the nine-month milestone since the program’s commencement, we are proud to report each program’s current progress in the program.

In the International Business Internship Program, our teams have provided their business partner with a comprehensive advertisement campaign and materials to attract potential customers throughout the local community. Because of the unstable electrical supply in Bauchi, Nigeria, all intern teams were advised to work on physical print media and consider the best course of action to optimally promote their partnered business. These materials covered new signage, brochures, pamphlets, and flyers that would provide insight into the various services businesses conducted and operational hours. With the advertisement campaign underway, our intern teams are now focused on helping their business partner apply for microgrants within Leadership Initiatives to help fund the renovations needed for the store and new equipment their business partner labels as essential upgrades for their current operations.

In the International Advocacy Internship Program and International Public Health Internship, each team has received critical feedback or approval for its campaign proposal. The proposal aims to raise awareness of substantial issues, such as human rights, preventative diseases, and general living conditions. Based on feedback and dialogues with their project coordinator, teams have been revising their campaign and documenting how they wish our Nigerian team to implement their community workshops.

As the International Internship Program nears its conclusion, our interns remain deeply committed to supporting their assigned communities in Northern Nigeria. Their hard work and dedication have been inspiring, and we eagerly anticipate seeing their projects thrive long after the program ends. We would also like to extend our gratitude to everyone who has contributed to and supported our teams and organization, helping bring our interns' projects to fruition.

Everyone at Leadership Initiatives would love to have you more involved in our organization if you would ever want to help us grow our programs or learn more about ways that you can assist. Please contact Executive Director Marshall Bailly at mbailly@lichange.org if you have any suggestions, questions, or comments!

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Oct 28, 2024
From Surveys to Workshops!

By Gabby Zeidler | Youth Programs Director

Achinthyaa, Maroof, Karthik Sai, Anuska, and Balaram in the International Public Health Internship Program have spent the last few months deeply immersed in the rich culture of northern Nigeria, forging meaningful connections with their Project Coordinator Mubarak. Through this experience, they are gaining invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by individuals living in rural communities. From limited access to healthcare services and educational resources to the impact of socioeconomic factors on health outcomes, the team is dedicated to understanding these critical public health issues that significantly affect the well-being of the community.

Recently, the team has been assigned a focus area of WASH, concentrating on understanding how Water treatment/handling affects the Birshi Gandu community. They have created a comprehensive report on Water treatment/handling, which has been well received by the leaders of the Birshi Gandu community. This report serves as a foundation for their ongoing work, highlighting the importance of addressing this critical issue.

Currently, Achinthyaa, Maroof, Karthik Sai, Anuska, and Balaram are developing a community health survey designed to collect essential data from community members. Gathering this data is crucial in northern Nigeria, where understanding the specific needs and experiences of the community can significantly impact public health initiatives. By giving community members a voice, the team aims to ensure that their concerns and needs are at the forefront of any health interventions.

In the coming months, the data collected from this survey will be instrumental in shaping the team's first public health campaign, which will be tailored to the unique requirements of the Birshi Gandu community. By focusing on the insights gathered from the community, the team hopes to create targeted strategies that will effectively address and promote healthier outcomes.

Your support of Achinthyaa, Maroof, Karthik Sai, Anuska, and Balaram and their dedicated work is crucial to the success of this project and the community's overall health. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to empowering these interns as they work to make a meaningful difference.

On behalf of everyone at Leadership Initiatives, thank you for your continued support. If you would like to get more involved or learn about additional ways to assist, please contact our Executive Director, Marshall Bailly, at mbailly@lichange.org. Your engagement is invaluable to us!

Sincerely,

The Leadership Initiatives Team

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