TRAINING OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EXTENSION WORKERS (CHEWS) The Borno State Government, through the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Projects (MCRP), in collaboration with Girl Child Concerns (GCC), has trained facility-based Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) on Basic Emergency Obstetrics Care and Early Neonatal Care in Southern Borno’s Biu LGA, on Monday. In collaboration with the Borno State […]
Financial support
financial support The Girl Child Concerns, GCC, provided financial support to 50 small business operators in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, offering them a total loan of N3 million to help rejuvenate their businesses, which had been affected by the insurgency. The beneficiaries were selected from three specific communities: Gwoza Central, Pulka, […]
Newsletter Oct, 2023
GIRLS FOR GIRLS RADIO PROGRAM
GIRLS FOR GIRLS RADIO PROGRAM Girl Child Concerns, GCC, in collaboration with UNICEF, commences a two-in-a-week phone-in radio program on life skills for girls in Borno State.#UNICEF #agile #keepingGirlsInSchool #educationmatters #lifeskillshttps://youtu.be/FGBDML_uH-EI am Amina. I am ten years old, and a primary five student in school. My life is about to change through the G4G program. The skills I […]
AGILE Project in Borno & Kebbi State
AGILE PROJECT IN BORNO & KEBBI STATE Investing in girls’ education to complete at least secondary school is a “silver bullet” that can simultaneously improve maternal health, reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity, improve women’s agency, and contribute to community and national development. The introduction of life skills and livelihood training in school for […]
KEEPING GIRLS IN SCHOOL CONFERENCE
The Regional Conference for African Traditional and Religious Leaders for Keeping Girls in School in Africa For decades, African governments and international development partners have been trying to improve the health of women and children and reduce suffering resulting from pregnancy and/or childbirth. While improvements have been recorded, the rate is abysmally low and not […]
DR MAIRO UN APPOINTMENT
(New York, 19 October 2017): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced last week the appointment of nine new members of the Advisory Group of the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005, the 21- member Advisory Group provides policy guidance to the Secretary General and advice on the […]
GCC, ZULUM GOVT AND FIGHTING MATERNAL MORTALITY IN BORNO
BY LAWAN BUKAR MAIGANA, JULY 18, 2024 | 01:07 PM GCC Communication Officer According to a report by the World Health Organization, Nigeria, after India, has the highest number of maternal mortality in the world. The report shows 788 women and children death ‘ per hundred thousand’ in India, and 540 women and children ‘per […]
Job Opening (Programme Officer)
Job Title: Programme Officer (Education and Life Skills) Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria COUNTDOWN About Girl Child Concerns Girl Child Concerns (GCC) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to elevating the lives of youth, particularly girls, through improved education opportunities. GCC also seeks to promote qualitative, broad-based life skills for all young people regardless of […]
HumAngle, an online media platform, took notice of GCC’s noteworthy activities in Maiduguri.
HumAngle, an online media platform, took notice of GCC’s noteworthy activities in Maiduguri. HumAngle is a niche media platform committed to insightful and objective coverage of Africa’s conflict, humanitarian, and development issues. Read More about https://humanglemedia.com/about-us/ One School’s Attempt At Bringing Education Back To The Displaced Girl Child Concerns Academy gives hope to displaced girls […]
GCC Loan Scheme for Gwoza Small Scale Businesses
GCC Loan Scheme for Gwoza Small Scale Businesses Girl Child Concerns (GCC) has taken a proactive step towards supporting the growth of small-scale businesses in the Gwoza Local Government Area. To achieve this, GCC has formed cluster groups consisting of 15 to 20 eligible individuals in accessible settlements within the Pulka, Gwoza, and Limankara communities. […]
Girls for Girls Project
https://youtu.be/FGBDML_uH-E In a world where opportunities for young girls are limited, the Girls for Girls project, which is a transformative initiative partnership between Girl Child Concerns with Education Cannot Wait sought to break barriers and empower girls aged 10 to 16 years in Borno State, Nigeria. The project, sponsored by UNICEF was designed to increase […]
Girls’ Academy’s Strides
Girls’ Academy’s Strides The Girls Academy follows a unique seven-year educational structure, beginning with the foundation class and currently accommodating 360 students. Supported by a dedicated team of 17 teachers and 14 non-teaching staff, the school places a strong emphasis on equipping its students with practical entrepreneurial skills in addition to their regular academic curriculum. […]
AGILE Project
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of secondary education for adolescent girls, funded by the World Bank. Its primary objective is to collaborate with the government to address a wide range of challenges that hinder girls’ empowerment through education, particularly in northern Nigeria. The initiative […]
57th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE KANO 2023
SOCIETY OF GYNAECOLOGY OF NIGERIA (SOGON) 57th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE KANO 2023 https://youtu.be/6wRxSZFuGNw At the SOGON Conference at Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria, our Chairperson Dr. Mairo Mandara shared insights on enhancing maternal and child health through supplements. At GCC, we are dedicated to educating parents, especially mothers, about the […]
Throwback to G4G Project
Throwback to G4G Project A traditional leader, Zannah Bolorima Masu, affirmed the commitment of traditional leaders in Maiduguri to actively assist girls in attaining quality education, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to both their personal growth and community development. He emphasized the role of women in societal success, underscoring the importance of supporting girls for […]