and remembering to care for our own mental well-being, we can help create a healthier, kinder society. We believe storytelling is not just about informing, it’s also about healing. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #JournalismWithCompassion #PAGEDInitiative

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that the way we tell stories matters. As journalists, our words can either deepen stigma or open doors to compassion and healing. By reporting with empathy, giving space to those who live these experiences,

courage can transform not only a career but also an entire community. From doubt to history-making, Dr. Alexa Canady’s life is proof that breaking barriers begins with believing in yourself. #HerStoryWednesday #AlexaCanady #WomenInMedicine #PAGEDInitiative

She invented solutions for hydrocephalus that saved countless children’s lives. She mentored young doctors. She showed girls, especially Black girls that they, too, could belong in spaces where no one looked like them. Her story reminds us that representation matters, and that

There, she didn’t just operate on young patients, she became a source of comfort and courage for them. Families often said she treated every child like her own, combining groundbreaking medical skill with unmatched compassion. Dr. Canady’s legacy goes far beyond medicine.

an administrator even called her the “equal opportunity package.” Still, Alexa never gave up. Her resilience carried her through medical school, residency, and beyond, until she rose to become Chief of Neurosurgery at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

, she pushed harder, proving them wrong again and again. By 1981, she made history as the first Black woman neurosurgeon in the United States. Breaking into a field dominated by white men, she faced constant doubt, discrimination, and bias. At one point during her training,

Her Story Wednesday: Dr. Alexa Irene Canady When Dr. Alexa Canady was a young girl in Lansing, Michigan, she was often one of the only Black students in her class. Teachers once even warned her parents that she wasn’t “school material.” Instead of being defeated by those words

The 3rd episode of the ‘Voices of the Future’ podcast is now live! Beta Nigeria in collaboration with @ubec_nigeria, @csacefanigeria, @pagedinitiative, and @ggac_ng, brings you an insightful conversation with @DrMuhammadIdris, Executive Secretary of National Commission for

and learning from the people whose voices guide our work. These walks remind us that impact doesn’t start in meetings, it starts here, in the dust of community roads, in conversations shared under the sun, in the trust built face to face. #CommunityStories #PAGEDInitiative

From behind, it looks like just a group of people walking. But for us, we believe impact is made one conversation, one connection, and one step at a time. It’s the story of leaving the office and entering the heart of the community. The story of showing up, listening first,

beauty and strength of our people. May we keep working, keep believing, and keep building the Nigeria we all deserve. #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay #HopeForNigeria

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 💚🇳🇬 Today isn’t just about looking back at how far we’ve come, it’s about holding on to hope for the country we are still becoming. A Nigeria where every woman’s voice is heard, every girl’s dream is possible, and every story reflects the

#EqualPayDay #GenderEquality #PAGEDInitiative

We value the unique skills and contributions of every member of our team. Yet across the world, women continue to earn less than men for the same work. This Equal Pay Day, we echo a simple truth: fairness at work means fairness in society. Equal work deserves equal pay.

On her birthday, we’re grateful for all she brings to PAGED Initiative and to each of us. May this new year bring you joy, peace, and all the love you pour into others, Ummi. Happy Birthday! 🎉✨ #PAGEDInitiative #HappyBirthday

Today we celebrate someone so dear to us, our Program Director, Ummi Bukar. Ummi isn’t just a leader, she’s a friend, a guide, and the steady voice reminding us why our work matters. She shows up with kindness, with vision, and with a heart that truly believes in people.

For us at PAGED Initiative, her story is a powerful reminder of why we champion voices, stories, and the untapped potential within our communities. 💙 Here’s to Tobi Amusan; hurdler, record breaker, and an icon of resilience. #HerStoryWednesday #PAGEDInitiative #TobiAmusan

champions are not only defined by medals but also by courage. Today, she continues to inspire millions of children and young people, showing that dreams born in small towns can rise to the world stage.

Her victory was not just about speed; it was about resilience, determination, and rewriting history for Nigerian athletics. Even when faced with challenges off the track, Tobi stood tall. She defended her name, her integrity, and returned stronger, a true reminder that…