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Read about our walks, causes dear to us and the charities we have supported.

The Jakpa Series

5 July 2025

Announcing the Walk2Health Leader board

Our leaderboard highlights the achievements of the top 15 walkers in our community. Leading the charge is Victor Udo, who has covered a remarkable 636.03 km, followed by Ebiefie Effiong (207.37 km), Chisom Molokwu (161.62 km), Ovokeroye Abafe (91.07 km), and Lawrence Umeh (58.90 km). Congratulations to our frontrunners!
7 June 2025

Walk to Health: 10,000 Kilometres to Break Chains and End Stigma

Our walk is more than a fitness challenge. It’s a call to action. It builds on the BanStopPrevent Mental Health Advocacy Project, which uncovered deep-seated cultural and systemic challenges in mental health treatment across communities in Abia State.
8 March 2024

Invest in Women: The Time is Now to Accelerate Progress Towards Equality

Unleashing Nigeria’s Potential: Invest in Women Nigeria’s vibrant future rests on a foundation of empowered women. As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, the theme “Invest […]
27 January 2021

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)!

Misconceptions, stigma and discrimination sustain attitudes to mental health illness that cause chaining, torture and destitution of mentally ill people. The BanStopPrevent Campaign is purposed to challenge the attitudes underpinning the chaining, torture and destitution that mentally ill people are susceptible to in Nigeria.
24 August 2020

Ban Chaining! Stop Torture! Prevent Destitution!

Misconceptions, stigma and discrimination sustain attitudes to mental health illness that cause chaining, torture and destitution of mentally ill people. The BanStopPrevent Campaign is purposed to challenge the attitudes underpinning the chaining, torture and destitution that mentally ill people are susceptible to in Nigeria.
5 July 2025

Announcing the Walk2Health Leader board

Our leaderboard highlights the achievements of the top 15 walkers in our community. Leading the charge is Victor Udo, who has covered a remarkable 636.03 km, followed by Ebiefie Effiong (207.37 km), Chisom Molokwu (161.62 km), Ovokeroye Abafe (91.07 km), and Lawrence Umeh (58.90 km). Congratulations to our frontrunners!
27 January 2021

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)!

Misconceptions, stigma and discrimination sustain attitudes to mental health illness that cause chaining, torture and destitution of mentally ill people. The BanStopPrevent Campaign is purposed to challenge the attitudes underpinning the chaining, torture and destitution that mentally ill people are susceptible to in Nigeria.
24 August 2020

Ban Chaining! Stop Torture! Prevent Destitution!

Misconceptions, stigma and discrimination sustain attitudes to mental health illness that cause chaining, torture and destitution of mentally ill people. The BanStopPrevent Campaign is purposed to challenge the attitudes underpinning the chaining, torture and destitution that mentally ill people are susceptible to in Nigeria.