Hi guys! How's everyone doing? Hope the Val celebration is bringing loads of love and happiness. . .

Please what are the common problems that young children and pregnant women face in Nigerian hospitals? I mean, what problems can charity resolve for these people?

I'm thinking of starting a charity programme for young children and pregnant women in Nigeria - starting with Enugu.

Suggestions and ideas please!

Many thanks! 

_{(I also posted in the health section)}

Enugu ? Sullivan Chime is doing quite a good job there. 
Jokes apart, how about installation of water dispensers at maternity clinics/creches/nursery schools ?

Noted! Thanks dear

Radiant:

Hi guys! How's everyone doing? Hope the Val celebration is bringing loads of love and happiness. . . Wink

Please what are the common problems that young children and pregnant women face in Nigerian hospitals? I mean, what problems can charity resolve for these people?

I'm thinking of starting a charity programme for young children and pregnant women in Nigeria - starting with Enugu.
Suggestions and ideas please!

Many thanks!



_{(I also posted in the health section)}

Truly worthwhile cause, I'll contribute when you've got it started.

What about portable Ultra Scan Machines?

I will check back in a few weeks and see what you decide.

^^^ Jesus Christ, how come I forgot this one? ! God bless you madlady !
Radiant my friend, you should seriously consider this one coz I remeber how much we had to run around the town to get a scan done only to realize there were very few places where we could get a scan done and most of the machines were not in working condition. One particular month my situation kind of became bad and had to undergo a scan immediately to decide upon the further sourse of treatment only to realise there were no scanning machine in working condition anywhere in the town at that point of time. My doctor finally took the bold step and went ahead and gave me the treatment without a scan. 2 lives owe her for that. (this happened a few years back, don't know the present condition) It was nothing but divine intervention that saw us through the few months when we needed those scans regularly, only to realise that the machines have gone on indefinite strike.

Good cause.
Would u want to start from the grassroots or for the average woman
Grassroots wud involve lots of manpower though.Providing counseling abt contraceptives,nutrition and child spacing.Information on how to deal with most of the prevalent child killer diseases,providing and encouraging vaccines and inoculations . . .the free ones provided by govt hardly gets to the rural areas.
For young children,you can also consider opening a children drop-in center where talents wud be nurtured and encouraged etc.
Wud post more laters

Hey Radiant nne happy new year

That is an awesome idea you have there, you can always start some kind of education center where young pregnant girls are thought the importance of vaccines pre and post pregnancies. And all issues associated with pregnancy.

How are you going to fund this charity program? I don't know how it is in the UK, out here in the States you can always try to solicit funds from big companies because the get huge Tax right-offs for charity donations. If it's like that in the UK then get your walking shoes ready and hit the pavement.

I wish you all the best my sister, if only most of us had your heart.

Very laudable I must say.
Enugu state enjoys free mother/child care uptil 5years. National Primary health also thrives in the state and I know it gets to the villages.
Do you stay in Enugu? You might realise that Enugu is not in 'urgent' need/trouble,the govt. is really trying

madlady:

Truly worthwhile cause, I'll contribute when you've got it started.

What about portable Ultra Scan Machines?

I will check back in a few weeks and see what you decide.

Never knew 'mad' people could be quite sound. . Obviously I'll update the thread to let you know how far I've gone. Thanks for the good thoughts.

The Ultrasound machine is a very good idea but how long will it last before you start hearing stories that it was stolen or God knows what they'll come up with?
Another thing is cost. It's not cheap at all.
I'm just starting and I don't want to scare people with a huge presentation before they'll think I'm trying to be funny. I was thinking of starting little and then progress gradually.

Who knows, let's watch n see how things go.
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate

ifyalways:

Good cause.
Would u want to start from the grassroots or for the average woman 
Grassroots wud involve lots of manpower though.Providing counseling abt contraceptives,nutrition and child spacing.Information on how to deal with most of the prevalent child killer diseases,providing and encouraging vaccines and inoculations . . .the free ones provided by govt hardly gets to the rural areas.
For young children,you can also consider opening a children drop-in center where talents wud be nurtured and encouraged etc.
Wud post more laters

I have that in mind too. The other options would need my presence more often and as I don't live in Nigeria it would be a bit difficult as I would want things done very well.

Thanks Ify

OgidiBoy:

Hey Radiant nne happy new year

That is an awesome idea you have there, you can always start some kind of education center where young pregnant girls are thought the importance of vaccines pre and post pregnancies. And all issues associated with pregnancy.

How are you going to fund this charity program? I don't know how it is in the UK, out here in the States you can always try to solicit funds from big companies because the get huge Tax right-offs for charity donations. If it's like that in the UK then get your walking shoes ready and hit the pavement.

I wish you all the best my sister, if only most of us had your heart.

Ogidi nwannem, happy new year too. Hope the year is going as expected.

I'll solicit funds from Nairalanders , friends and family and other avenues-companies, adverts on a few websites and basically raise awareness of the needs of young children and pregnant women in Nigeria on Facebook.

What d'u think? thanks for your kind words 

Odunnu:

Very laudable I must say.
Enugu state enjoys free mother/child care uptil 5years. National Primary health also thrives in the state and I know it gets to the villages.
Do you stay in Enugu? You might realise that Enugu is not in 'urgent' need/trouble,the govt. is really trying

Thanks Odunnu.

I didn't know about the health care in Enugu. People still complain bitterly though. I don't live in Nigeria but I grew up in Enugu city so I thought it would be nice to give back to my society  So are you ruling Enugu out completely? What of Anambra?

^^ what's that about Barca? Do you watch that sword-porn sparticus?

Sup,Radiant?
If one should go by most of the replies on this thread,Its safe to say that Enugu state is getting enough support from the govt.,perhaps you might want to consider the next door state . . .Ebonyi

Radiant:

I have that in mind too. The other options would need my presence more often and as I don't live in Nigeria it would be a bit difficult as I would want things done very well.

Thanks Ify

Ogidi nwannem, happy new year too. Hope the year is going as expected.

I'll solicit funds from Nairalanders , friends and family and other avenues-companies, adverts on a few websites and basically raise awareness of the needs of young children and pregnant women in Nigeria on Facebook.

What d'u think? thanks for your kind words 

Thanks Odunnu.

I didn't know about the health care in Enugu. People still complain bitterly though. I don't live in Nigeria but I grew up in Enugu city so I thought it would be nice to give back to my society  So are you ruling Enugu out completely? What of Anambra?

True that.
Most charities that really thrive do have either one or two people from the founding team on grounds.
Have u thought of merging with an existing NGO with same vision

I really dont know what healthcare is like in Ebonyi but i'm once again assuring you that Enugu is to an extent okay. I'm certain about this because sometime ago I had that in mind and made a research. The govt is trying

I really dont know what healthcare is like in Ebonyi but i'm once again assuring you that Enugu is to an extent okay. I'm certain about this because sometime ago I had that in mind and made a research. The govt is trying