Across classrooms in Nigeria, from crowded urban schools to remote rural communities, an invisible crisis is unfolding. It rarely makes headlines, yet its impact is profound. Behind school uniforms, morning assemblies, and examination scripts are children and adolescents quietly battling anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and emotional distress, often without recognition...

There was a time when I believed my voice was too small to matter. Too quiet. Too ordinary. But life has a way of teaching us that every voice carries power, especially when it rises from truth. Empowered Voices is more than a blog. It is a space where lived...

Many young people today, especially those from low-income backgrounds, grow up with one primary goal: survive. This mindset is not a choice. It is shaped by real-life struggles—limited finances, lack of opportunities, and daily stress. When your focus is simply making it through the day, thinking about next week, next...

In many towns and cities across Northern Nigeria, it is common to see young girls walking the streets, holding bowls in their hands, asking for money or food. These girls are very young, sometimes only five or six years old. They are often barefoot, tired, and hungry. Most people pass...

In a world driven by speed, data, and constant innovation, we often overlook a quieter, enduring source of insight—a mother’s wisdom. It does not rely on credentials, executive titles, or corner offices. Instead, it is shaped by lived experience, deep empathy, and intuition honed over time. As societies search for...