*Y.C.* GAIYA FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY REDUCTION
Location
WE WORK WITH HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ON USING THEIR SKILLS TO SAVE LIVES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER CHILD DELIVERY. WE EQUIP THEM WITH THE NECESSARY VOLUNTEER SKILLS WHICH WILL LEAD TO CHANGE, DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE RURAL AREAS.
About You
Section 1: About You
First Name
olaoluwa
Last Name
aborisade
Website
Organization
FANTSUAM FOUNDATION
Country
Nigeria
Are you an individual between the ages of 18 and 35 who would like to apply for a nine month Young Champions Program mentored by an Ashoka Fellow?
Yes
Section 2: About Your Organization
Organization Name
FANTSUAM FOUNDATION
Organization Website
Organization Phone
+234(0)8050301520
Organization Address
1,fantsuam foundation,bayan loco,kafanchan.kaduna state
Organization Country
Nigeria
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Your idea
Name Your Project
*Y.C.* GAIYA FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY REDUCTION
Country your work focuses on
Nigeria
Describe Your Idea
WE WORK WITH HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ON USING THEIR SKILLS TO SAVE LIVES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER CHILD DELIVERY. WE EQUIP THEM WITH THE NECESSARY VOLUNTEER SKILLS WHICH WILL LEAD TO CHANGE, DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE RURAL AREAS.
Website URL
Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
THROUGH GAIYA VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM FOR THE MID-WIVES,NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS, LIFE OF MANY GIRLS AND WOMEN LIVING IN THE RURAL AREA WHO CAN NOT AFFORD HOSPITAL COST,HAVE NO ACCESS TO THE CITY FOR GOOD MEDICAL TREATMENT & COUNSELING AND KNOWS LITTLE OR NOTHING ABOUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE,DURING AND AFTER DELIVERY WILL BE TOUCHED AND REDUCE THE MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE GRADUALLY TO 0%.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
A TRAINED MID-WIFE (IN PANYAM PLATEAU STATE NIGERIA)ORGANISED DIFFERENT WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN THE RURAL AREA. AND ALSO CARRIED OUT BLOOD PRESSURE TEST FOR THE AGED.THIS IS ONE OUT OF MANY FEED BACK
Problem
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ENGAGE DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESS THAT WILL BRING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES USING THEIR SKILLS.
Actions
DESIGN A WORK PLAN WITH TARGET
SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH STAKEHOLDERS(HEALTH SCHOOLS,HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY).
SOURCE FOR FUNDER(S)
Results
IT WILL MAKE US FOCUSED AND BE ACCOUNTABLE
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
DESIGN A WORK PLAN AND TARGET
FUNDER
TO SHOW IMPACT OF OUR PROJECT
What would prevent your project from being a success?
LOOSE FOCUS
AND LACK OF FUNDS
How many people will your project serve annually?
1001‐10,000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
Less than $50
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Operating for more than 5 years
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
FANTSUAM FOUNDATION
How long has this organization been operating?
More than 5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with government?
Yes
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
IT ASSIST IN TAKING THE MESSAGE OF VOLUNTEERING FAR THAN OUR REACH
IT MAKES OUR IDEAS TO BE WELL IMPLEMENTED AND ACCEPTED IN THE COMMUNITY
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
STAY FOCUSED ON OUR WORK PLAN
KEEP AND STRENGTHENING OUR PARTNERSHIP
FUNDING TO EXECUTE OUR INITIATIVE AS TO MEET UP WITH SET TARGET.
The Story
What was the defining moment that you led to this innovation?
NIGERIA HAS BEEN RATED AS THE COUNTRY WITH THE SECOND HIGHEST RATE OF MATERNAL INFANT MORTALITY WORLDWIDE. THE NEED FOR INTERVENTIONS THAT WILL REDUCE THE CHALLENGE BECAME PARAMOUNT, THUS NECESSITATING THE NEED FOR THIS INNOVATION.
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
TO RE-ENFORCE AND ENHANCE VOLUNTEERISM AS A DEVELOPMENTAL TOOL.
UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS IN GAIYA PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE,HIV AND AIDS SECURE LIVELIHOOD AND GENDER.
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Through another organization or company
If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company
TEACHERS WITHOUT BORDERS,AFRICA - REGION, ABUJA. NIGERIA.
 | ORLLER said: Bre Booren, Am very grateful for taking time to go through this submission,we equip the people with volunteering skills and make them ... about this Competition Entry. - 686 days ago read more > |
| storrsb2 said: Thank you for your entry and your responses so far. I was wondering if you are teaching the people the skills they need to know in the ... about this Competition Entry. - 687 days ago read more > |
| ORLLER updated this Competition Entry. - 700 days ago |
| ORLLER said: Thanks Sarah King for taking your time to read through the proposal submitted and needs clarification. "GAIYA" is a local language ... about this Competition Entry. - 718 days ago read more > |
| King_1 said: I think it is great that you are utilizing the skills of professionals in the quest to reduce maternal mortality in Nigeria; however, ... about this Competition Entry. - 721 days ago read more > |
| ORLLER updated this Competition Entry. - 743 days ago |
| ORLLER submitted this idea. - 745 days ago |
