Helping Hands and Grassroot Support Foundation

Non-governmental organization working to empower the disadvantaged segment of the society through enhancing their knowledge & skills for sustainable development

[Helping Hands and Grassroot Support Foundation @helpinghandssok]

💧 HHGSF distributed ORS & trained caregivers on proper use to fight diarrhea — a leading cause of preventable child deaths.

Together, we’re building stronger communities where every child survives & thrives. 🌱✨

ChildHealthWeek2026 #HHGSF #EveryChildMatters

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to promote:
1️⃣ Nutrition for healthy growth
2️⃣ Routine immunization 💉
3️⃣ Early care-seeking 🩺

💧 HHGSF distributed ORS & trained caregivers on proper use to fight diarrhea — a leading cause of preventable child deaths.

[Helping Hands and Grassroot Support Foundation @helpinghandssok]

✨ Child Health Week 2026 ✨
Strengthening Community-Based Child Survival Efforts

Helping Hands & Grassroot Support Foundation (HHGSF) joined caregivers, children & health workers at Gidan Dahala & Yar Akija PHCs in Sokoto State to promote:

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Protecting border communities, one child at a time.

#HHGSF #IBRA #RoutineImmunization #SokotoHealth #VaccinesWork

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IBRA Outreach Update – Illela LGA, Sokoto State

We’ve completed activities in Runjin Dutsi (Kalmalo Ward) and kicked off house-to-house visits in Zango (Araba Ward)

🏠 24 homes visited
💉 64 children vaccinated

Protecting border communities, one child at a time!

[Helping Hands and Grassroot Support Foundation @helpinghandssok]

ACSM: Compound Meetings, Dialogues & Advocacy

Together, we’re building healthier, stronger communities! 💪

#HHGSF #HRC #IBRA #HRC #PolioFreeNigeria #IllelaLGA #VaccinesWork #EndPolioNow

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Partnering for Impact: HHGSF Supports IBRA in Nigeria-Niger Border Communities
From Aug 14–18, HHGSF, with support from HRC, supported IBRA in Zango & Runjin Dutsi (Illela LGA), delivering:
✅ Polio Vaccination
✅ Malnutrition Screening
✅ ACSM: Compound Meetings, Dialogues &

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Together, we’re saving lives & empowering mothers. 💪👩‍👧‍👦

#AMPLIPPHI #MaternalHealth #PPHPrevention #HHGSF #Jhpiego #Unitaid #EuropeanUnion #KebbiState #HealthForAll #CommunityEngagement

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HHGSF will engage health teams, CHIPS agents, TBAs & communities to:
🔹 Strengthen SBCC
🔹 Mobilize maternal health uptake
🔹 Promote new PPH solutions
🔹 Enhance referrals & tracking
🔹 Foster sustainability & ownership

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The project introduces:

✅ Heat-Stable Carbetocin (HSC)
✅ Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
✅ Calibrated Drapes

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Transforming Maternal Health in Kebbi State!

On July 17, HHGSF signed a contract with @Jhpiego to implement the AMPLI-PPHI project, tackling postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in underserved communities of Argungu & Birnin Kebbi.
Funded by @UNITAID & supported by the 🇪🇺 EU

[United Nations @UN]

Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths & can worsen underlying health issues.

As people around the world endure longer, more intense heatwaves due to climate change, @WHO explains how extreme heat impacts human health. https://t.co/5ekhyPX70F

[Prevention Collaborative @Prevent_Collab]

#NewPublicationAlert!

Learn about the @friendshipbench in our new programme summary.

Check out the programme's effective features for promoting mental health and for those reporting IPV in urban Zimbabwe

🔗https://t.co/j1sF0CdJl2

[Prevention Collaborative @Prevent_Collab]

Efforts to improve mental health can be a critical IPV prevention strategy.

@the_mind_doc and Dr Erin Stern talk about the evidence, pathways, and promising approaches to address both mental health and IPV.

⏯️ https://t.co/RZDuJYsOID

#MentalHeathAwareness

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President Bola Tinubu this week pledges to end gender based violence and ensure increasing learning opportunities for girls. @JhpiegoNigeria, and USAID MCGL Violence Against Women and Girls Project continues to support the govt. in the fight against GBV in Eboyin & Sokoto States.

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After 4 years of implementation, the USAID MCGL Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Project closed out in Sokoto State. Key stakeholders (Ministries, local partners, IPs, traditional leaders) attended the meeting. Follow us on X as we give insights its impact.

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One of USAID MCGL VAWG Project’s successes in implementation was achieved using collaborative learning and adaptation (CLA) which helped to make several adaptations during project implementation in 11 LGAs in Sokoto State.

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As part of preparations for the closeout of MCGL-VAWG Project the Jhpiego team led by the Country Director @AdetiloyeOniyi1 and @chiomaoduenyi1 paid a high level advocacy visit to Sultan of Sokoto on project implemented by Jhpiego and also to inform him of new Jhpiego projects.

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CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR CSOs & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS / INDIVIDUALS FOR HPV VACCINE INTRODUCTION PHASE II STATES

https://t.co/2pD7FeYnuQ

https://t.co/VtiG4bhqxQ​

Please kindly note that the application Closes on the 27th February 2024.

Endeavor to apply

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@helpinghandssok with support from @USAID_MOMENTUM distributed dignitary kits to adolescent girls at the Guiwa Eka IDP camp, Sokoto State.