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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 This Annual Report provides an overview of the work of Freedom for Life Initiative in 2016 FFLI
ANNUAL REPORT
2016
This Annual Report provides an overview of the work
of Freedom for Life Initiative in 2016
FFLI
It is indeed with great pleasure I write this
remark as a forward to FFLI Annual Report
2016. We give God the Glory for seeing us this
far.
The end of a year is a good time to look back
reflecting on achievements and challenges,
and to look forward to see what we still need to
accomplish.
As we move forward into 2017 and beyond, I
am proud of what we have accomplished in
2016 and excited about the future. Although
the obstacles are many, we can look ahead
into the new biennium with confidence, hope
and resilience. We know that there are vast
problems ahead, but we also know that we
have the right human resources to meet those
challenges. It is my believe that together we
can and we will continue our efforts to
eliminate human exploitation, extreme poverty,
uphold human rights and dignity, promote
access to education and healthcare, safeguard
sustainable development of our community,
ensure human dignity for the poor, vulnerable
children and young people particularly the
Almajiris and to promote gender equality and
empowerment.
May I therefore use this opportunity to congratulate and appreciate the selfless efforts and sacrifices of my fellow Board Members, management, staff and volunteers of FFLI. May I also specifically recognize and appreciate the tireless efforts of my able Secretary and founder in person of Sani Dantuni Bello who has been the brain and pillar behind our successes. It is equally important to recognize and appreciate the enormous support and contributions of all our partners and stakeholders. I will not conclude without encouraging all of us to continue to work conscientiously and tirelessly to raise the voice and profile of FFLI even as we doubled our efforts to achieving our objectives for there is no greater service than service to humanity. Thank you for all your hard work and selfless commitment. I wish you the very best for the New Year and years ahead. May Allah continue to increase us in strength and wisdom to continue to serve humanity.
Yours Faithfully,
Barr. Mustapha Muhammad Dogondaji. Chairman, Board of Trustee, FFLI.
Message From the
CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEE
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I am excited to present our maiden
2016 Annual report on activities
that were undertaken during the
year under review under my
leadership as pioneer chief
executive of the organization. The
year 2016 has been a very
challenging one being our first year
of operations, however with the
support of our BOT, staff,
Volunteers and partners 4,196
women and children benefited from
our intervention in 2016.
I will most sincerely thank our partners,
donors and individuals for their numerous
supports in 2016. I will particularly single our
UMAR ALIYU GULMARE Group Head
Gtbank and all staff of Guaranty trust Bank
Sokoto, Save the Child Initiative (STCI)
sokoto, NAPTIP Sokoto, Ministry of
Education Sokoto, Ministry of Social Welfare
Sokoto, Ministry of Women Affairs sokoto,
Nigeria Immigration Service Sokoto, Nigeria
Police Sokoto and many other, too numerous
to mention. We look forward to a more robust
beneficial partnership with you all and many
more in 2017.
Sani Dantuni Bello
Executive Director
Freedom for Life Initiative (FFLI)
Message From the
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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History
Freedom for life Initiative (FFLI) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization founded in
October, 2014 to combat the exploitation of women and children, promote child protection, the
rights of people living with disability and women’s empowerment through programs focusing
on promoting access to education and healthcare.
FFLI is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission on the 19 of March, 2015 with
registration No (CAC/IT/NO: 76429) FFLI is also registered with the Special Control Unit
against Money Laundering (SCUML) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC) on 15 June, 2015 with registration number: RN:SC: 341400015.
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MISSION: Freedom for Life Initiative is committed to break the cycle of exploitation; promote
child protection and women’s empowerment through advocacy, free legal of
services, Healthcare awareness, education capacity building and development.
VISION:
Freedom for Life Initiative envisions a society devoid of human degradation and
exploitation, where children and young people will have the opportunity to realize
their full potential through proper access to education and healthcare.
Breast Cancer
Awareness Training For
SELECTED NGOs AND PIEER
EDUCATORS IN SOKOTO
On the 4th of February, 2016, Freedom for Life Initiative organized one day breast Cancer awareness training for its peer educators and 4 selected NGO’s in Sokoto at the American Corner, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The aim of the awareness training was to:
1. Increase the awareness and knowledge level of young women 2. Set the pace to facilitate comprehensive breast cancer awareness campaign
targeting young women in female secondary school in Sokoto State
The Training was facilitated by Dr. Usman Malami Aliyu, Consultant Oncologist and
Head of department Radiotherapy and Oncology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto. The training was attended by a total of 14
participants, mostly women drawn from Save the Child Initiative, Caliphate women and
Child development Initiative, Hikima Community mobilization and Development
Initiative and Freedom for Life Initiative
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School Based Breast Cancer Awareness
Project in Selected Secondary Schools in Sokoto
Freedom for Life Initiative under its Health Education program conducted week long
breast cancer awareness campaign which led to the birth of breast cancer awareness
clubs in five selected female secondary schools in Sokoto State, Nigeria namely:
Government girls college (GGC), Asma’u Girls Islamic College, Nana girls secondary
school, Government girls secondary school Runjin Sambo and Government day Secondary school Arkilla . This was aimed
to educate young women about early cancer detection, risk factors and prevention.
The rational for the awareness campaigns in female secondary schools was to empowers young women to take control of their health by educating them about the causes, prevention and control of breast cancer.It was noted that many girls in the area either neglect the cancer symptoms till its deadly stage, or are ignorant about it. The event was facilitated by Dr. Usman MalamiAliyu, Dr Bashir Bello of the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, UDUTH Sokoto, financed by Umar Gulmare and coordinated by Shehu Umar. Information , education and communication materials were donated in each school. The event was also supported by many dedicated volunteers.
Cross section of participants at Government Girls College (GGC) Sokoto
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Cross Section of participants and facilitators at Government day Secondary School, Arkilla
School Based Breast Cancer Awareness
Project in Selected Secondary Schools in Sokoto
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Advocacy And Community Mobilization
On Child Trafficking To Bakura
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF
ZAMFARA STATE
In March of 2016, Freedom for Life Initiative (FFLI) conducted advocacy visit to the Emir of Bakura Eng. Bello Muhammad Sani on the growing incidence of child trafficking in Bakura communities in Zamfara State. This was followed by community mobilization with the community and religious leaders of Tudun Dan manau, Tulluwa and Nassarawa communities of of the Local government area of Zamfara State. Members of the communities were sensitized on the effect and impact of the trafficking of children from their communities. Bakura local government has one of the highest cases of girl child trafficking in North-West Nigeria. This was according to a child trafficking Vulnerability Assessment carried out in the three communities by the FFLI. Children aged 8-14 years are trafficked to Sokoto by mostly family members for labor, domestic and alms begging exploitation. The major causes identified are poverty, lack of economic opportunities, poor educational infrastructure and lack of teachers.
Team of FFLI members , participants and with village head of Nassarawa community in Bakura LGA of Zamfara
State during sentitization and community mobilization on child trafficking in the village
Executive Director FFLI, Dr. Shehu Umar, Emir of Bakura Eng. Bello Sani and community leaders during an
advocacy visit by FFLI to the emir on child trafficking.
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Medical Outreach At SOKOTO OPHANAGE HOME
On the 19 of March 2016, Freedom for Life Initiative (FFLI) under its child protection program in
collaboration with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Sokoto Branch and the support of
GTbank Sokoto, conducted free Medical outreach program, and supported over 40 orphan
children at the Sokoto State Orphanage Home. The outreach was carried out with the following
objectives:
1.) To promote better access to health care of children at the orphanage home
2.) Provide free medical services including consultation, testing and free drugs
3.)Promote the general wellbeing of children in the orphanage.
4.) Established medical records for all the children in the orphanage home.
Food grains and other food items were donated.
Staff of Gtbank Sokoto during the Medical outreach At Sokoto orphanage home.
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men about early cancer detection, risk factors and prevention of
breast. The rational for the awareness campaigns in female
secondary schools was to empowers young women to take
control of their health by educating them about the causes,
prevention and control of breast cancer
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Medical Outreach At SOKOTO OPHANAGE HOME
Women Networking OPPORTUNITY FORUM
On the 8th of October 2016, Freedom for Life Initiative (FFLI) in line with its goal of promoting
women’s empowerment and gender equality organized one day women's networking for opportunity
Forum to accelerate the advancement of women at different level. The aim of the forum was to share
information on scholarships, fellowship, mentoring and networking opportunities, best practices,
education, and experience, for women so they can help one another, develop the leadership skills and
career advancing opportunities needed to drive individual and professional success to accelerate
national development. The forum brought together professional women from diverse fields in
Education, Academia, media, , health and Medicine, teachers, Engineers, entrepreneurs and some
selected students. a one day Women Networking Opportunity Forum titled “#Africa4her” to
accelerate the advancement of women at different levels.
The aim of the forum was to share information on scholarships, fellowship, mentoring and
networking opportunities, best practices, education, and experience, for women so they
can empower one another, develop the leadership skills and career advancing
opportunities needed to drive individual and professional success to accelerate national
development. The forum brought together professional women from diverse fields in
education, law, academia, media, medicine, entrepreneurs, law enforcement and some
selected students at the Advance Centre for Medical Research and Training (CAMRET),
UDUTH Sokoto.
The forum was facilitated by a senior lecturer in the History Department and the
first woman vice chair of the Academic Staff Union of UsmanuDanfodiyo Unversity
Sokoto Dr. Aisha Bawa. A matrix of opportunities specially developed for women by
the fellows as a means of bridging gender gaps was presented to the participants.
Other presentation made include the importance of mentoring and discussions on
the role of professional women in bridging gender gaps. Dr. Aisha Bawa was
nominated by participants as convener to lead future activities of the forum.
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Pictures
From Women Networking
Opportunity Forum
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CONTACT ADDRESS:
Office address: 6 Sudais Street opposite sokoto
Website: www.fflinigeria.org
E.mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone No: +2348036844380
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