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Young, Vulnerable, and Not Alone: Starting the Conversation August 12th 2026

Being young comes with a lot of challenges: figuring out who you are, making decisions about your future, dealing with pressure, and finding your place in a world that may sometimes feel hellbent on bringing you down. It comes with moments of vulnerability, uncertainty, and dependence on the adults and people around you, and sometimes, […]

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Genesis House Joins NAPTIP to Raise Awareness on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Genesis House, a programme of the Freedom Foundation, has joined the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the United Nations Organization for Migration (IOM) on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to walk for awareness in Ikeja, Lagos. The event brought together government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders

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Using Innovation to Strengthen Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance abuse prevention is most effective when it reaches people before they are in crisis. At Freedom Foundation Nigeria, this belief shapes everything we do, from community awareness campaigns and family education to the rehabilitation services provided through our House of Refuge, where individuals struggling with substance dependence receive holistic care and support on their

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Recognize Early, Respond with Compassion: Why Every Community Needs This Substance Abuse Guide

Imagine watching someone you care about slowly change. They become withdrawn, lose interest in the things they once loved, begin acting differently, and you can’t quite explain why. You tell yourself it’s probably just stress or a difficult phase. Days turn into weeks, and before anyone realizes what’s happening, the problem has grown far beyond

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National Conversation on Substance Abuse to Mark UN World Drug Day

We hosted a virtual conference, Unmasking Addiction: Strengthening Families and Communities to End Substance Abuse, on Friday, 3rd July 2026, commemorating the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In partnership with LagosMums, Adaba Initiative, and TRIL Learning Initiative, the conference brought together parents, caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, youth advocates, policymakers,

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Genesis House Graduation 2026

Freedom Foundation Nigeria marked the 2025/2026 Genesis House Graduation by equipping all seven graduates with tailored business starter kits worth over ₦2.1 million, empowering them to build sustainable livelihoods after rehabilitation. Each graduate received tools aligned with her vocational training in fashion design, hairdressing, baking and catering, make-up, or event décor, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment

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Celebrating Healing, Resilience, and New Beginnings at Genesis House 

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, a group of remarkable young women will take a significant step into a new chapter of their lives. As they walk across the stage at the Genesis House Graduation Ceremony in Lekki, they will not simply be receiving certificates; they will be celebrating a journey of courage, healing, and transformation.

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Virtual Conference set to Mark International Day Against Drug Abuse/Illicit Trafficking

Substance abuse is not just an individual problem — it deeply affects families, schools, and communities. The theme Unmasking Addiction highlights the need to look beyond the surface of drug use and focus on the systems that can prevent, detect early, and support recovery. This approach aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well‑being) and

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