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Beyond Blame: Understanding Sexual Assault and Exploitation Among Young People

Being young comes with moments of vulnerability. Young people may depend on adults for guidance, education, employment and other opportunities, and unfortunately, these points of dependence can sometimes be exploited. During Freedom Foundation’s UN National Youth Day live session, the conversation on sexual assault and exploitation examined some of the ways young people become vulnerable […]

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Breaking the Cycle: Restoring Hope at Genesis House

Blog, Stories / Anne Bassey

Every year, millions of people around the world are deprived of their freedom through human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Behind every statistic is a person whose dreams, dignity, and sense of safety have been taken away. While these crimes often remain hidden, their impact is profound, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities. Human trafficking is

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

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

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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Healing Beyond Trauma: The Genesis House Story

Blog, Stories / Anne Bassey

Every year, millions of women and girls around the world are exposed to human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Behind every number is a life interrupted, a dream stolen, a family affected, and a future placed at risk. According to UN Women, 10.3% of women globally live in extreme poverty, making many more vulnerable to exploitation

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

Blog, Stories / Anne Bassey

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 They become withdrawn, lose interest in the things they once loved, begin acting differently, and you can’t quite explain why.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

Blog, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

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

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

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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The Signs We Almost Missed

Blog, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

Mrs. Adeyemi still remembers the night she almost didn’t notice. Her son had always been the loud one, the one who filled the house with laughter, football chants, and off-key singing in the shower. So when he grew quiet, she told herself it was just a phase. Exams, maybe. Or a girl. He was tired

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Celebrating Healing, Resilience, and New Beginnings at Genesis House

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

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

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

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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Stories

Beyond Blame: Understanding Sexual Assault and Exploitation Among Young People

Breaking the Cycle: Restoring Hope at Genesis House

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

Healing Beyond Trauma: The Genesis House Story

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

National Conversation on Substance Abuse to Mark UN World Drug Day

Genesis House Graduation 2026

The Signs We Almost Missed

Celebrating Healing, Resilience, and New Beginnings at Genesis House

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

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