‘GOING GREEN’ WITH BILIKIS: OUR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT VOLUNTEER FOCUS SERIES

by admin | January 27, 2022 | Volunteerism | 0 Comments

On taking care of the environment through volunteering, she says “I believe that since this is the only home we have, we have to love it properly and take care of it. It might feel insurmountable what we have to fix, maybe due to the lack of resources, labour or skill, but when various people passionate about bringing change to their community come together, they can achieve anything.”

HOW TO GET OVER BLOOD DONATION FEARS

by admin | November 25, 2021 | Blood donation | 0 Comments

BY OLOLADE OYEFUSI People usually have this assumption that blood donations are strenuous and this can be one discouraging factor but the truth is, it’s not even that exhausting! Now, there are quite a number of reasons people shy away from donating blood. Listed...

Dealing with Low Self-Esteem

by admin | February 15, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Lukman Olarinkoye You don’t feel that you’re good enough? If you constantly worried about your look, second guessing your behavior and what others think of you, then are probably struggling with low self-esteem. Self-esteem is self-worth and self-respect. It is the...

My On-going Success Journey: What I have Chosen to Give Up

by admin | January 24, 2021 | Uncategorized | 18 Comments

By Mayflora Ejedegba Two quotes struck me as I put together this piece: “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” – Dalai Lama “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a...

What I Traded for Success

by admin | January 24, 2021 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

By David Ochoga This article was written based on instruction during the Leadership Exchange Programme (LEP) of Jela’s Development Initiative (JDI). All that is stated in the article are the things I have let go in order to fulfil my dream. I have always thought that...

My journey through success: What I am ready to give up

by admin | January 24, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Calista Ejiofor People usually say that 'when you are angry, do not speak so you won't say anything you would regret or would hurt the other person. But I would rather say that "you speak up when you are angry so the other person would understand how hurt you...

THE TREASURE CALLED “BLOOD”

by admin | January 21, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Mayflora Ejedegba First time on our blog? Welcome. Frequent visitor? Glad to have you back! Today is a good day to discuss a treasure- BLOOD. Did you know that the human blood contains small amounts of gold? The human body has about 0.2 milligrams of gold that is...

It’s All in Your Head

by admin | January 12, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Chisom Onwuekwe Did you know that the amount of stress people feel largely depends on their analysis, interpretation or perception of situations? This analysis is carried out in our thoughts yet, the mind and body are connected, so much that our thoughts produce...

MY JOURNEY THROUGH SUCCESS: WHAT I WILL GIVE UP

by admin | January 6, 2021 | Uncategorized | 6 Comments

By Sharon Omoregie A major take home from the Leadership Exchange Programme at Jela’s Development Initiative (JDI) is that there is a road THROUGH success and not necessarily TO success. So, now I see success not just as a destination but as a process to that place I...

7 Ways of Increasing the Body’s Water Percentage

by admin | November 24, 2020 | Uncategorized | 9 Comments

By Mayflora Ejedegba The common piece of advice is to stay hydrated at all times but staying hydrated can feel like a boring routine sometimes. Yet, doing otherwise may affect the body water which is the total amount of water in the human body and is the primary...

Anxious About the New Year?

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Mental Health | 26 Comments

By Stephanie ‘Sora’ Adams Stress or anxiety is always bad. Both can actually provide you with a bit of a boost to accomplish the challenge before you. However, if they become persistent, they can begin to interfere with your...

Own it

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Angela Umoru “It is not you, it’s me,” the irrefutable break-up lines.When someone says that to you, there really isn’t anything else to say even if you feel like the relationship is worth fighting for. The person has taken responsibility; chosen to be the bigger...

Once a Recipient, Now a Donor

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Precious Onyeka Awanye (Preshonyi) The journey to becoming a regular blood donor wasn’t exactly a smooth path. Growing up, I was a vibrant, chubby young boy, but a strange illness struck when I was in primary school. Unknown to my parents, I was a child who...

MENTAL HEALTH 101

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Nazeerah Abdullahi In every African home, the first born of the family is more like the second set of parents to the remaining siblings. I, for instance, learnt how to take responsibility, make compromises and handle certain situations from a young age. Most...

MENTAL HEALTH 101: What Does Mental Health Really Mean?

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Lukman Olarinkoye I have come to realize that people seem misunderstand what mental health is all about. Often, they confuse mental health with mental illness, which are two different things. This is why you, in this article, you will learn what mental is really...

MENTAL HEALTH 101: Tips for Being Mentally Aware

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Olabisi Amhanyabor Mental Health Awareness is about making time to check in with yourself. Just like with any other part of your health, it’s always good to be mindful of what’s going on mentally and emotionally. Mental illness is not a weakness, a character flaw,...

Kindness and Your Mental Health

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Diane Samuel Kindness! The quality of being friendly, selfless, generous, considerate, loving, courteous, benevolent, gentle... and even more.Kindness is magic!Kindness is one of those happiness paradoxes, whereby we become happier by making other people...

My “Why” Story

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Kolapo Olarewaju My name is Kolapo Olarewaju. I am an Architect and Interior designer who volunteers with the youth empowerment group of JDI (Jela’s Development Initiatives). I am the Project Manager of the Youth Empowerment Team of JDI. My JDI story is incomplete...

Ibari’s Why

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Ibari Ogunbor Human beings intrigue me. I have always found myself deeply observing what informs people's behaviour, why they think in a certain way, their demeanour and really, everything about humans. My interaction with people enables me see through them, beyond...

My Commitment to Serve

by admin | October 7, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Funmi Mosuro I was drawn by a woman l genuinely believed in- Angela Omeiza Ochu-Baiye. She had always been my favourite presenter on WE FM, hosting a talk show that discussed various interesting topics and issues. Having been acquainted with her programme, l...

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