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Friday, August 11, 2023

“One person can and does make a difference.”

- Albert Schweitzer

(Philosopher & Humanitarian)

Dear ,

Guess who's stealing the spotlight this month? None other than the incredible Hauwa Ojeifo, a 30-year-old dynamo hailing from Edo State! 🎉

From childhood cheer to navigating through what felt like emotional mazes, Hauwa's life took unexpected twists. But guess what? She turned challenges into her superpower! 💥

In 2014, a storm of shame hit when she faced sexual abuse. But guess what Hauwa did? She decided, "

Hey world, therapy's my new bestie!

" And guess what? She didn't stop there!

Fast forward to 2015: Bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mild psychosis – Hauwa stared them down and said, "

Not today

!" 💪

2016 rolls in and guess what? Hauwa goes, "

You know what would be cool

? Let's flip the script!" 📚✨ She cranks up "

She Writes

Woman

," a superhero non-profit, to smash mental health stigma and hold hands with fellow warriors.

Hauwa's on a mission: No more hush-hush about mental health. Let's chat, seek help, and give society's stigma a serious side-eye! 👀

So, roll up your sleeves, click

here

and dive into Hauwa's epic journey!

To nominate yourself or someone you know for this prestigious honour, click here.

Opportunities!

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.

Stay safe this weekend.The EiE Nigeria Team.