A. Illnesses can be prevented by washing hands with soap and water after contact with faeces and before handling food. Washing hands with soap and water removes germs from the hands. This helps to stop germs from getting onto food ...
Resources – December 2007
The materials listed here are on adolescent development. Although AHI does not distribute any of these materials, they are available for use within our reference library at the AHI Youth Centre located at 17 Lawal Street, off Oweh Street, Jibowu, ...
Poems – December 2007
Time waits for Nobody by Peculiar Ediomo-Abasi (20 years old) “Tick! Tick! Says the clock, do quick What you have to do, do quick” So mama said as I grew Then I worked as time flew “A stitch in time ...
Resources – March 2003
The materials listed here are resources on adolescent development. Although AHI does not distribute any of these materials, they are available for use within our reference library at the AHI youth center located at 17 Lawal Street, Off Oweh Street, ...
Article: Please, Please Hold Your Tears
You sounded hysterical on the phone, wanting to know whether your mother and I betrayed your trust in us. Attempts to douse your anxieties were met with: “Did you violate my rights as a child?” you just wanted to know ...
Advert: Want to Be A Young Writer?
Action Health Incorporated is organizing a young writers’ club for young creative minds and you stand the chance of having your article published in the Growing Up Newsletter and in national newspapers. To be a part of this initiative, send ...
Rights Of A Child: Protection Against Exploitation And Inhuman Treatment
Part 1: Child Labour, Abduction and Sale Basic Principles Every child must be protected against all forms of exploitation, indecent or degrading treatment, including child labour, abduction and sale. What Does This Mean? Exploiting the labour of a child ...
The Health Risks of Smoking
May be you already know what smoking does to your body. You’ve heard that smoking causes diseases. Even the warning label on the cigarette pack says how dangerous it is. But you see a lot of healthy-looking people who smoke. ...
Resources – March 1997
Choosing Abstinence by Dale Zevin There is an urgent need for young people to have the skills to make wise choices about postponing sexual behavior. At this stage, positive and rewarding friendships are essential -csexual relationships are not. This book encourages ...
Study Proffers Policy Recommendations
According to a new analysis by The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI), Risks and Realities of Early Childbearing Worldwide, findings point to several policy recommendations: Continue to increase the accessibility of school for all young people-but especially for young women and girls; ...