Life dealt Modupe a cruel blow. A widow and mother of four, she watched her world collapse when her late husband’s family, citing baseless issues, tore three children from her arms. Moreover, they seized properties…
As a 43-year-old mother of six in Owhrode, Udu local government area, Delta state, Patience Diojivre watched helplessly, as her husband’s prolonged illness rendered him unable to work, plunging their family into a daily battle…
“These days, no pregnant woman should lose her life or her baby, not when care is free and within reach,” says Dr. Eno Ndem, a dedicated member of the ECEWS ACE-5 team in Oruk Anam…
In May 2019, 53-year-old Olusiji received a life-altering HIV positive diagnosis at Ondo State General Hospital, Akure. This news plunged him into despair, leading to declining health, a significantly low CD4 count, and severe depression…
Edidiong, a 26-year-old aspiring hairdresser, faced a harrowing period that drastically transformed her life. In January 2024, she fell severely ill. Desperate for relief, she exhausted her limited funds on ineffective herbal mixtures and drugs…
Joy is a bright 13-year-old girl who lives with her widowed mother and two siblings in a small household. Four years ago, she was diagnosed with HIV and was receiving treatment at Mkpat Enin Primary…
Iwebi, a 49-year-old woman from Delta State, Nigeria, had been running a small culinary business to supplement her family’s income. However, when her husband passed away, she faced the daunting task of becoming the sole…
Bukola, a 15-year-old orphan living in Osogbo, Nigeria, demonstrates triumph from trauma. As the eldest of four orphaned siblings living with their elderly and impoverished grandparents, she bore the brunt of their emotional abuse. The…
Poverty can create a breeding ground for gender-based violence, especially among vulnerable communities. In Nigeria, the recent economic hardship has pushed many families into poverty, leading to the unintended neglect of minors by struggling caregivers….
For communities living in flood prone areas, access to basic resources and opportunities is a perpetual challenge. The challenges are prevalent across the creeks in Delta State, and other areas. ECEWS collaborated with Delta State…
