TRAINING OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EXTENSION WORKERS (CHEWS) The Borno State Government, through the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Projects (MCRP), in collaboration with Girl Child Concerns (GCC), has trained facility-based Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) on Basic Emergency Obstetrics Care and Early Neonatal Care in Southern Borno’s Biu LGA, on Monday. In collaboration with the Borno State […]
GCC, ZULUM GOVT AND FIGHTING MATERNAL MORTALITY IN BORNO
BY LAWAN BUKAR MAIGANA, JULY 18, 2024 | 01:07 PM GCC Communication Officer According to a report by the World Health Organization, Nigeria, after India, has the highest number of maternal mortality in the world. The report shows 788 women and children death ‘ per hundred thousand’ in India, and 540 women and children ‘per […]
Job Opening (Programme Officer)
Job Title: Programme Officer (Education and Life Skills) Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria COUNTDOWN About Girl Child Concerns Girl Child Concerns (GCC) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to elevating the lives of youth, particularly girls, through improved education opportunities. GCC also seeks to promote qualitative, broad-based life skills for all young people regardless of […]
HumAngle, an online media platform, took notice of GCC’s noteworthy activities in Maiduguri.
HumAngle, an online media platform, took notice of GCC’s noteworthy activities in Maiduguri. HumAngle is a niche media platform committed to insightful and objective coverage of Africa’s conflict, humanitarian, and development issues. Read More about https://humanglemedia.com/about-us/ One School’s Attempt At Bringing Education Back To The Displaced Girl Child Concerns Academy gives hope to displaced girls […]
GCC Loan Scheme for Gwoza Small Scale Businesses
GCC Loan Scheme for Gwoza Small Scale Businesses Girl Child Concerns (GCC) has taken a proactive step towards supporting the growth of small-scale businesses in the Gwoza Local Government Area. To achieve this, GCC has formed cluster groups consisting of 15 to 20 eligible individuals in accessible settlements within the Pulka, Gwoza, and Limankara communities. […]
Girls for Girls Project
https://youtu.be/FGBDML_uH-E In a world where opportunities for young girls are limited, the Girls for Girls project, which is a transformative initiative partnership between Girl Child Concerns with Education Cannot Wait sought to break barriers and empower girls aged 10 to 16 years in Borno State, Nigeria. The project, sponsored by UNICEF was designed to increase […]
Girls’ Academy’s Strides
Girls’ Academy’s Strides The Girls Academy follows a unique seven-year educational structure, beginning with the foundation class and currently accommodating 360 students. Supported by a dedicated team of 17 teachers and 14 non-teaching staff, the school places a strong emphasis on equipping its students with practical entrepreneurial skills in addition to their regular academic curriculum. […]
Throwback to G4G Project
Throwback to G4G Project A traditional leader, Zannah Bolorima Masu, affirmed the commitment of traditional leaders in Maiduguri to actively assist girls in attaining quality education, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to both their personal growth and community development. He emphasized the role of women in societal success, underscoring the importance of supporting girls for […]
Financial support
financial support The Girl Child Concerns, GCC, provided financial support to 50 small business operators in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, offering them a total loan of N3 million to help rejuvenate their businesses, which had been affected by the insurgency. The beneficiaries were selected from three specific communities: Gwoza Central, Pulka, […]
