ARE YOU WILLING TO JOIN US IN SAVING LIVES?

Hope Rising Foundation (HRF) Nigeria is a Human Development and Charity Organization which
has been a beacon of hope to the less privileged in our society since 2009.

We are very honoured to unveil the 2015 edition of HRF Donates which is a massive charity
programme aimed at reaching out to the neglected section of the society. The great physician
and missionary, Sir Wilfred T. Grenfell once said: “The service we render to others is really the
rent we pay for our room on this earth. It is obvious that man is himself a traveler; that the
purpose of this world is not ‘to have and to hold’ but ‘to give and to serve’. There can be no
other meaning.”

This year’s edition will be held in honour of our highly distinguished member, Architect
Ologunde Busayo Adepeju (OBA) who passed on to glory in a fatal accident on March 7, 2015.
It’s being done to immortalize this young and passionate lady whose lifelong goal was to cater
for the neglected and less privileged in the society.

The 2-day programme has been scheduled to take place on May 1st and 2nd. On day one, we
shall be reaching out to the members of Ologun ebi and Idi araba villages in Iwo Local
Government Area of Osun State. On day two, we shall move to Covenant Orphanage and
Welfare Centre, Moro, Ife Central Local Government Area of the state. 

“I have never met my parents. I grew up here and life has not been easy at all. But, things are
more difficult because we have been neglected by the society and the future seems to be very
hopeless and scary. Is it a crime to be born this way? Please help appeal to people out there to
remember and assist us too. We are not animals, God created us as human beings”, one of the
children said.

This is therefore to inform all Nigerians within and outside the country to join us in saving lives
by partnering with us, donating materials as well as cash to assist this set of people. It’s our
belief that “the moment we cease to care for one another is the day humanity comes to an
end.”

According to the Chief Facilitator of the project, Miss Oladiran Busayo, there will be general
medical check-up, Health education on personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle, orientation on
the New Nigeria Project and donation of beverages, other consumables, clothes, and some
farm implements to the villagers. For the charity home she said: "We have plans of sewing
beautiful Ankara clothes for the children in the charity home, have a party with them and
refurbish some parts of their home depending on how much Nigerians are willing to help us in
making this work out as planned”.

She continued: "No one prays to be in the position of those children. For those of us who have
parents, guardians and friends around, we are just privileged; it’s all by the grace of God. And
that’s why we all need to assist them in one way or the other so that we can put smile on their
faces. The real essence of living is to impact positively on other lives. No form of support is
small; just do something within your capacity. Thanks”


Are you willing to join us in saving some lives?
To support this cause, please feel free to contact the admin desk of the organization on 08148327860. You can also call Busayo on 07034686048, Tunde on 07039409891 or Kofo on 08058996841.

We also have representatives
in the six geo-political zones within the country.
Together, we shall build a great nation. God bless Nigeria!
Follow us on twitter @HRF_Nigeria

There is a Goldmine inside You!

Gold is a well known substance with such a great worth that is second to none. In fact, it’s so invaluable that many nations depend on it as a source of income. Countries like China, United States, Australia, South Africa, and Ghana derive a huge percentage of their national income from it. Little wonder the word “gold” represents treasure. It therefore means that the goldmine-the source of gold- is a place to behold!

 

 Dear reader, I want to reveal a secret to you right now. Well, you might have heard it before or perhaps you are coming across it for the first time. Here it is in the simplest form: ‘THERE IS A GOLDMINE INSIDE YOU’; it’s a fact, not a myth! There is a great reserve of the highly sought-after treasure inside you. That means you are precious! You are priceless!! You are invaluable!!! I mean YOU. YES, the person reading this article. Then, why have you embraced mediocrity? You must realise that the world is waiting for you to bring forth the refined gold that is inside you. What are you waiting for? There are great ideas in you, there are great skills that you need to discover. God has made you complete, do not undermine his purpose for your life. Don’t join the league of people that believe you don’t need to stand tall in the society. You know what? 

They are yet to know what they really worth. Today, many people believe they are failure because they have failed some exams. Some are even dejected because they have failed in their relationships. Many believe they were created to be poor because they don’t have enough cash on them. Oh no! They are very wrong. All these are just some of the mining processes that the raw gold in you need to pass through before becoming the much adorable gold that the world has been waiting for.It’s so pathetic that some young people have even lost their self-worth. The way you see yourself determines your carriage in the society. This in turn dictates the quality of respect you get from people in the society. At times, some people feel inferior to enter certain places. It’s so bad that they can’t even talk to some set of people because they see themselves as too inferior and worthless. 

If you belong to this category, please there is an urgent need to change your mentality right now; you have a perfect nature and there is a brighter future that lies ahead of you. Many unborn babies are crying and waiting eagerly for the irreplaceable legacies you will leave for them to follow; you can’t afford to let them down. Remember, there is an extensive goldmine inside you. I have heard certain young people say they can’t stand up to speak because they are not “beautiful” or “handsome”. 

Surprisingly, many would say they can’t disclose their identities just because they did not study some hyped courses or attend certain institutions. Common! That’s the thinking pattern of a man without any seed in him. For instance, there is this general sentiment about polytechnic graduates in Nigeria and yet, the highly respected motivational speaker and mentor, Sam Adeyemi, is a polytechnic graduate. Are you surprised? Please, don’t be! It’s not all about institution or course, it’s about YOU; Institutions will only help in some stages of the mining process, the whole task of refining that innate gold still lies with you. 

Let me share another of such sentiment with you. Many young people would say they can never become teachers. In fact, they believe teaching is only meant for those who do not have better job offers. Yet, I have a friend who had made up her mind right from childhood to become a successful teacher. Her name is Miss Ibitoye Omobolanle; she inspires me a lot of young people. Considering her level of brilliance, you would naturally conclude that she is best suited for medicine or law profession as widely believed. But, she would always say: “Teaching is my passion, I love it so much. I want to build lives right from primary school stage; I want to sow seeds into the lives of the future leaders. Teachers are builders and I’m very proud to be one of them”. I’m not surprised that she is a highly desirable teacher by parents of pupils in the school. It pays to be diligent at whatever you do.

Starting from today, you must know your worth. Walk on the street with your shoulders high. No more worries, no more regrets, no more inferiority complexes, no more depression. You must not allow the great wealth inside you waste without expression. Dig the goldmine inside you, refine the gold and offer it for the whole world, especially our dearest nation to use. If you refuse to do that, many people will starve to death. Do you want to be tagged a “murderer”? God Forbid! Then, you must start today, tomorrow might be too late.

TAKE HOME POINT: Forget all the failures that you have experienced so far, they are mere events that can’t determine who you are because YOU ARE A READY-MADE TREASURE. Start a new beginning; this is your time to shine!

Kofoworola Ayodeji is a Writer and Transformational Speaker. Connect with him on twitter @Kofoogbam.                     

HRF HEALTH ANGLE: What Do You Know About Toilet Disease?

“To my knowledge, no one has ever acquired Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) on the toilet seat unless they were having sex on the toilet seat!”- Pres, American Society for Microbiology.

Lady MH, a 21 year 200L student in a Nigerian university, shared her experience. She said: “Toilet Disease is very embarrassing. Few hours after using the toilet reserved for my floor in the hostel, I started feeling this strange itching in my ‘womanhood’; It wasn’t funny at all. I wish I never contacted it, but it was due to my ignorance as a fresher at that time. Thank God for timely medical intervention”

What is “Toilet Disease”?

It does not have an internationally acceptable definition simply because, uhmm, guess what!, it doesn’t exist. Don’t be shocked! Although, you can contract certain infections from toilet seats, flush handle, water faucet handle and even, doorknobs if they are not kept clean. This is expected. Imagine you drinking water from a dirty cup that has been used for serving many people without being washed. How does it sound? The same rule applies to toilet seats. However, you cannot contract Sexually Transmitted Infections like Gonorrhea, Syphilis, herpes, HIV, HPV etc as widely believed. Ladies are mostly affected because the ‘design’ of their genitourinary system makes them more prone to infections. A recent study showed that “only 35% of men wash their hands after using a public bathroom. Women were twice as likely to wash, up at 65%”

What are the sources of these infections?

They result mostly from certain bacteria or fungi which could be present on the toilet seats and other places in the toilet/bathroom. Specifically, Candidiasis (caused by some fungi) could be gotten from wearing dirty and/or wet underwears especially when they are silk/nylon; wearing of extremely tight-fitting pants.

The Symptoms

·         Vaginal and Labial Itching

·         Abnormal vaginal discharge

·         Pain with intercourse

·         Painful urination

·         Redness and swelling of the vulva etc.

Diagnosis and Tests

The doctor will ask for your sexual history, current signs and symptoms, and some tests might be carried out depending on the outcome of examination. Don’t be scared. Hun!

Treatment

·         Appropriate drugs to cure the infection will be given by the doctor.

·         Advice on good personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle.

·         Practice of safe sex.

·         Regular and Prompt medical check up is very essential.

Prevention Tips

·         Practice safe sex

·         Ensure that your toilet is always clean. However, if you are to use a public or ‘strange’ toilet, use tissue to wipe/cover the seat before use.

·         Wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet.

·         Avoid wearing extremely tight-fitting pants or shorts which may cause irritation.

·         Wear clean, dry cotton underwear.

·         Keep your genital area clean and dry. Avoid soap and rinse with water only; Sitting in a warm but not hot, bath may help.

·         Avoid douching.

·         Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays, fragrant or powders in the genital area.

…….and then, men! Don’t think you are totally free especially when you flirt around. You can actually contact those infections through sex. So, ensure you share this article with all the ladies in your life- wives, fiancée, girlfriends, sisters, cousins, aunts and then, concubines if you have any *winks.

                            

EDUCATE YOUR NEIGHBOUR, SAVE A LIFE TODAY!

Don’t miss the next edition of HRF HEALTH ANGLE. Coming Soon!

For questions, feel free to contact our medical desk via: +2348135359969  

hrfnigeria@gmail.com   

@HRF_Nigeria   

Health Angle:HEPATITIS B- Kissing and the Silent But Deadly Killer Disease!

I'm sure many people think there's no other disease that's worse than HIV/AIDS, but truth be told, Hepatitis B infection is deadlier. The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV; it’s such a perfect silent killer! In most cases, HBV causes limited infection which people manage to fight off successfully within a few months, developing an immunity that lasts a lifetime. However, some don’t get rid of the infection (these people are called carriers). In a few others, the infection becomes chronic leading to cirrhosis (hardening of the liver) or liver cancer which eventually leads to failure of the organ/death. 

                                                             What is Hepatitis B?

It is a serious disease or illness of the liver caused by the HBV. Hepatitis is "inflammation" of the liver which simply means the swelling of the liver after being infected by the hepatitis virus. Let’s liken the liver to a red tomato: It looks smooth, fresh and red when it’s healthy. But, when the tomato is infected, rather than looking fresh, you will begin to see some irritating darkish spots. The healthy and infected liver, in the same way, have distinct looks.

                                 Causes/Mode of Transmission/Risk Factors

These viruses gain access into the body cells, take them up and rebuild to their own taste. At this stage, the immune system of the body sees these deformed cells as ‘foreign ‘and starts destroying them not knowing that this is 'suicide'. HBV is spread by infected blood and other bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, saliva (through kissing) and open sores. Others are blood transfusions, tattooing, piercing, and sharing needles, razors or toothbrushes with an infected person, transmission from mother to child, working in healthcare setting.

                                                       Signs and Symptoms

After contracting this virus, the incubation period i.e, the period from when it multiplies within the body to the time it starts making you know of its presence through symptoms and signs is the incubation period. This is usually within 6weeks to 6months. Some of the symptoms are developed in the acute phase. They include, but not limited to:

·           Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes and/or a brownish/orange tint to the urine)

·         Unusually light-coloured stool

·         Mild fever and body aches

·         Unexplained fatigue that persists for weeks or months

·         Gastrointestinal Tract symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting

·         Abdominal distention and pain (from an enlarged liver)

·         Hair loss which can be on the head, armpit, pubic areas

·         Swelling of the cheeks

·         Big breasts in men and the opposite in women

·         Easy bruisability that is, you have a cut and before you can stop bleeding, it might take forever

·         Weight Loss

        Despite all of these, it must be clearly stated that about 30% of those infected do not show typical signs or symptoms. Frequently, there will be no symptoms, and it is only discovered in a blood test.

Exams and Test

Blood tests detect either the viral antigens (proteins produced by the virus) or antibodies produced by the host (the infected person).

                                                                    Prevention

The good news is that Hepatitis B is preventable. And for those who already contracted it, there are ways of reducing its complications and even "wiping it out of your system". In simple terms, avoid the various modes of transmission highlighted earlier on and get vaccinated. Hepatitis B vaccine, which is in 3 doses, helps to confer resistance to the virus even when you come in contact with it.

                                                              Treatment
 In some cases, people are able to ward off the virus and their bodies develop lifelong immunity against the virus. In others, treatment include the use of antiviral drugs that in most cases help reduce the complications of the disease and doing series of tests to check the viral level in the body which can be money consuming. Hepatitis B virus infection is a deadly disease because in most cases "e dey show for face" and it crumbles the life of an individual rapidly without wasting time. But let's remember that "prevention, they say, is always better than cure". So, please get vaccinated!!!

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