Meet Kadija (16) and Hajara (17), two determined girls changing lives in their Kano community. As Community-Directed Distributors for the Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) project, they walk for hours under the sun, distributing medicine, educating families, and reaching even the most remote homes.
read more
The CiSKuLA project is on the verge of making a lasting impact by joining forces with health workers and persons affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), through specialized training that bridges the gap between NTDs and mental health conditions.
read more
The Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) initiative, a global health campaign led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, is making a powerful impact in Nigeria. Focused on eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, RLM is restoring health and dignity to underserved communities.
read more
World Glaucoma Day Awareness Walk and Press Briefing in Plateau State.
read more
On World NTD Day 2025, we honor Anas, a young man from Jigawa, Nigeria, whose journey with Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) became one of resilience and empowerment through the CiSKuLA project, our project in Jigawa State that is supported by CBM Global Disability Inclusion, Anas overcame stigma and inspired many. Though he passed away in October last year, his legacy lives on, reminding us of the importance of inclusive interventions in transforming lives and communities.
read more
Magajiya's life was marked by adversity. She was widowed at age 30 and has been the sole guardian of her seven children. She also has a condition called Lymphedema, which is the swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels. The ailment not only caused physical discomfort but also social stigma as she drew in negative attention from the people in her community.
read more
In communities, factors such as inadequate sanitation, improper hygiene practices, and limited access to clean water can significantly impact public health. To mitigate these challenges, the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) intervention aims to improve access to safe water and promote good hygiene practices.
read more
1,990 children treated for clubfoot! With support from Miraclefeet, we are providing FREE clubfoot treatment through 27 clinics across 13 states that HANDS covers in Nigeria.
read more
HANDS Nigeria is delighted to announce the successful completion of our recent training program for over seven thousand Community Directed Distributors (CDDs) in Kano State, Nigeria.
read more
Health And Development Support Programme (HANDS) and the Jigawa State government with support from Christoffel Blindenmission International (CBMI) with funding from the German Cooperation for International Development (BMZ), have launched a groundbreaking project in Jigawa State
read more