In many culturally rooted communities in northern Nigeria, women’s use of reproductive health services is often influenced by their husbands’ support, as well as prevailing cultural and religious beliefs. The Faith and Cultural Champions (FCC) Project, funded by the Gates Foundation and managed by the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), is helping address […]
Healthy childbirth spacing remains one of the most effective strategies for improving maternal and child health outcomes. However, misconceptions, cultural norms, and limited access to accurate information continue to hinder the uptake of childbirth-spacing services in many parts of Nigeria. As part of ongoing efforts to promote healthy childbirth spacing and improve reproductive health
In many communities, change does not begin with policies or programmes. It begins with people, those who are trusted, listened to, and willing to challenge what has long been accepted. This is the thinking behind CCSI’s Faith and Cultural Champions (FCC) project being implemented in Kano State and Kaduna State, where faith and cultural leaders
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