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YWAW GALA NITE

YWAW GALA NITE

by | Nov 18, 2022 | Events | 3 comments

It’s that time of the year again were we rewind to unwind and strategize for the coming year.

Thinking  of cool way to let go of all the stress for the year? Here is a special invitation for you to celebrate your success and hard work  all through the year. YWAW is inviting you to her Gala Nite coming up on Sunday, the 18th of December, 2022. At the Access Hotel, 9, Irewole Street Behind Tastee Fried Chicken Opebi-Ikeja Lagos. Time: 4:00pm. The gate fee is N2,000.

I mean?‍♀️?‍♀️??‍♀️, what is the end of the year without a get together….

Register through this link below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ywaw-gala-nite-tickets-464304125137

For more enquiry contact +234 706 470 5102

Expect wow! fun and entertainment

YWAW CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE REHABILITATION CENTER

YWAW CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE REHABILITATION CENTER

by | May 28, 2022 | Articles, Entertainment, Events | 2 comments

As I stood, brimming with smiles and watching in admiration as the kids dance to fun-filled music from DJ Success, the thoughts that crossed my mind was, “What if we hadn’t come?”  We had fun… Both children and facilitators were treated to a beautiful and fun-filled party that exhilarated and inspired them to celebrate life in spite of their conditions.

The decision to visit the Lagos State Rehabilitation Center, Owutu-Ikorodu, Lagos, to celebrate Children’s day was impromptu as we had initially planned to visit one of the correctional homes as our custom is. Ahlaja Oseni, the Coordinator of the Children section of the centre was full of gratitude for the choice of the centre for the international children’s day celebration.

The Lagos State Rehabilitation centre, Owutu-Ikorodu, Lagos State,  is a home for the destitute, mentally derailed and special children. It includes beggars and destitute picked up from the streets of Lagos, some of which consist of mentally derailed persons and children with autism and other special health cases. These people are well cared for and trained with relevant skills including fashion, craft, horticulture, catering etc.

The centre occupies a large expanse of land located on the Owutu-Isawo road of Ikorodu North-east of Lagos state is a special school funded by the state government and supported by generous individuals. The special school which was built to accommodate 500 special individuals, who would be trained and empowered in relevant skills is obviously achieving its aims. This initiative is achieving the efforts of the government in the reducing mental health crises and poverty which has made many homeless and destitute.

https://youtu.be/qulfd16aoRI

Speaking with one of the staff, the cost of running this facility is huge and majorly funded by the state government. However, the challenges are so enormous as provision of drugs always falls short of the requirements and this has been responsible for why some victims of mental health crisis relapse and some who were returned got worst than when they were discharged.

We are really impressed by what the government is doing in the area of the social welfare of the citizens and fostering a sane and healthy environment. We encourage NGOs and patriotic individuals to visit the special rehabilitation centre and support the government on this laudable project.

The Children at the Rehab having fun

We are pleased to see the children celebrate the children’s day amidst fun and pageantry. Special thanks to the management of the school for the warm reception and partnership.

Special thanks to Mcdammy Foods who made the ocassion more exciting by surprising the children with a cake and drinks. A big shout to Fun planet who also spiced the occasion with amazing entertainment, I bet you, the children had the best time of their lives

Happy Children’s day to all children of the world, especially those special children.

Cheers!

WORLD LAUGHTER DAY: Laugh and Win a Prize

WORLD LAUGHTER DAY: Laugh and Win a Prize

by | May 3, 2022 | Articles, Events | 2 comments

World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year to spread happiness in the whole world. This year World Laughter Day will be observed on May 1, 2022. Every year more than 70 countries around the world celebrate World Laughter Day on the first Sunday of May.

Benefits of laughter
Laughter is good for your health. In fact, it is really one of the best medicines in the world. It strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress.

Studies have shown that a person who laughs a lot lives longer and has a healthier and happier life. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

History of World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day was first celebrated on May 10, 1998, in Mumbai, India. The day was arranged by Dr Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.

Dr Kataria is a family doctor in India who was inspired to start the Laughter Yoga movement in part by the facial feedback hypothesis, which postulates that a person’s facial expressions can have an effect on their emotions.

The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation of world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter.

My favorite quotes about laughter

  • I have not seen anyone dying of laughter, but I know millions who are dying because they are not laughing.” -Madan Kataria
  • “The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” -Mark Twain
  • “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Charlie Chaplin

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Laugh And Win

Send us a 30 secs video of your unique laughter and win a prize.

(All entries shall be opened for voting by our Facebook and Instagram followers for the most endearing and funny laughter.)

Life is worth living as long as there’s a laugh in it.” -Lucy Maud

laugh and let’s laughter!

#laugh

“DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY”: OMOWUNMI COMPLETES HER NATIONAL DIPOLMA

“DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY”: OMOWUNMI COMPLETES HER NATIONAL DIPOLMA

by | Apr 28, 2022 | Articles, Empowerement, Events | 0 comments

In February 2020, Omowuni Blessing Oyewole (Shona) matriculated as an undergraduate at the Polytechnic, Ede Osun State with the support of the Yes, We Are Winning Foundation. Though with a physical disability, Shona who uses a wheel chair never relented on her desire to further her education.

Her determination to succeed motivated the foundation to offer her scholarship to study Nutrition & Dietetics. Today, we are proud to celebrate Shona who has completed her National Diploma (ND1) at the Polytechnic Ede.

Omowunmi Shona on her convocation day at the Polytechnic Ede in 2020

According to her, “Disability is This-ability.” Omowunmi believes that her disability is never a limitation to her success in life. She was certain that she would overcome the challenges of going to school with her inability to walk. Omowunmi wants everyone living with disability to never give up on themselves, but to be determined to succeed as she is. “Suicide is not an  option”, she enthused!

Omowunmi on the day of her final exams at The Polytechnic Ede.

Congratulations to you the Mum, her siblings and her friends who stood by her all the way. Congratulations to Omowunmi! The foundation is with you all the way, and we wish you more wins in your future endeavours!

Also read: Omowunmi a beneficiary of YWAW scholarship

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MALARIA DAY 2022: DID YOU KNOW THAT MALARIA MEANS “BAD AIR”?

MALARIA DAY 2022: DID YOU KNOW THAT MALARIA MEANS “BAD AIR”?

by | Apr 25, 2022 | Articles, Events | 1 comment

The theme for World Malaria Day 2022 is “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.” As the world continues to fight the deadly malaria disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) is working toward finding out new techniques and innovations that can help fight malaria easily.
World Malaria Day 2022 focuses on the importance of controlling malaria and creating awareness against the disease.
FACTS ABOUT MALARIA YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED.
  1. The word “malaria” means “bad air.” In the 18th century, people thought that malaria was caused by breathing bad air in marshy areas. In 1880 scientists discovered that this was not true, but the name stuck.
  2. Malaria is spread by parasites. Five different parasites can cause malaria in humans, but the Plasmodium falciparum parasite is the most deadly. The parasites enter the human bloodstream through the diarrhoea bite of an infected mosquito.
  3. Among all communicablee diseases, malaria is the third largest killer of children between the ages of one month and five years, following pneumonia and diarrhea.
  4. Malaria can pass from human to human. You cannot “catch” malaria like you can a cold, but people can pass it on by sharing needles, blood transfusions and through pregnancy.
  5. There were an estimated 241 million cases of malaria reported worldwide in 2020. An estimated 627,000 of malaria deaths in 2020.
  6. The African region was home to 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths.

    Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria

  7. Early symptoms can include fever, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, chills, headache, muscle aches, cough and sweating. If not treated within 24 hours the disease can worsen, leading to seizures, impairment of brain and spinal cord function, loss of consciousness and death.
  8. Malaria in pregnancy contributes significantly to deaths of mothers and young children, with an estimated tally of at least 10,000 women and 200,000 infants under one year old.
  9. There is a cure for malaria. There are different drug treatments available depending on the strain of malaria an individual is infected with. The drugs cure malaria by killing all of the parasites within a person’s bloodstream. However, new waves of drug-resistant malaria are threatening the lives of millions.
  10. Sleeping under an insecticide-treated bed net (ITN) is the most common and most effective way to prevent malaria infection. In 2016, an estimated 54% of people at risk of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa slept under an ITN compared to 30% in 2010. However, the rate of increase in ITN coverage has slowed since 2014. Less than half of households in sub-Saharan Africa have enough nets for all occupants.
  11. Four out of five malaria deaths occur in one of 15 countries: Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Mozambique, Ghana, Angola, Uganda, Mali, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, Niger, Guinea and Chad. More than one in three malaria deaths occur in two countries: Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  12. Countries that have achieved at least 3 consecutive years with no local cases of malaria are eligible to apply for certification of malaria elimination. In the last decade, six countries have been certified as having eliminated malaria: Morocco (2010), Turkmenistan (2010), Armenia (2011), Maldives (2015), Sri Lanka (2016) and Kyrgyzstan (2016). In the previous two decades, there was one United Arab Emirates (2007).
Let’s unite kill malaria. Every year, the Malaria Day allows international companies, partners, and foundations to work together in fighting against the disease.
#worldmalariaday