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We Are Hiring
Oxfam in Nigeria invites qualified candidates to submit applications to fill the open position within the organization.Humanitarian Response Manager - Abuja, NigeriaInternal Grade: C1Contract Type:…
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Breaking gender norms in Obodugwa – women's participation births long-desired market
Story by Rita Abiodun, Oxfam in Nigeria's Media and Communications Officer"Before now, women wouldn’t dare go to town meetings in my village or sit down beside the men where decisions that concern…
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Shuaibu households learns to maximize their resources
Story by Rita Abiodun, Oxfam in Nigeria's Media and Communications OfficerFor many years, I have nursed a vision of raising a happy family where my wives co-exist in harmony and support each other as…
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Hamza unlearns toxic habits for renewed intimacy with his wife
"I used to yell at my wife at the slightest provocation. Exposition to gender action learning has tempered me. I noticed that when I talk with my wife as a friend and get actvely involved in the…
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Gender action learning spurs a thrifty lifestyle for the Mohammed family
Story by Rita Abiodun, Oxfam in Nigeria's Media and Communications Officer“As a typical African, my wife loved traveling whether near or far just to attend family functions. I also used to fuel my…
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Empowered by knowledge, Talatu questions norm and inspires change
“Picking quarrels with my husband was a common practice. Money matters was a key trigger to our fights. Somehow, I believed that it was my husband’s sole responsibility to provide financially for…
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A community on the path to social development through Village Savings and Loans
Story by Rita Abiodun, Oxfam in Nigeria's Media and Communications OfficerAfter much reluctance fueled by skepticism, some members of Nyifu village, comprising 17 females and 8 Males in Gindin Dutse…
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Female volunteer extension agent combat food insecurity
Story by Rita Abiodun, Oxfam in Nigeria's Media and Communications Officer“I have consistently stepped down all of the training I've received from our workshops to women farmers in my community,”…
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Yusuf the farm doctor
Story by Rita Abiodun, Oxfam in Nigeria's Media and Communications Officer“Trial and error are the best phrases to describe the way we used to farm in our community,” said 33-year-old Yusuf Kani, a…
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World Youth Skills Day - Every Girl can Give STEM a Shot
Story by Rita Abiodun, Oxfam in Nigeria's Media and Communications OfficerYoung people are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all. More than ever, we must build young…
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