Oct
27
2024
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By CHAMA NEWS
Dalhousie University Alumnus Pays It Forward: A Story of Hope and Inspiration

Dalhousie University Alumnus Pays It Forward: A Story of Hope and Inspiration

CEO Editorials, CHAMA, Education, News
Halifax, Nova Scotia - In a heartwarming display of gratitude, a Dalhousie University alumnus has returned to his alma mater to give back to the community that inspired him. Dr. Ukpai, a renowned humanitarian, attributes his life's purpose to the support he received from Dalhousie University during a pivotal moment in his life. A Life-Changing Phone Call It was during his time at Dalhousie University that Dr. Ukpai received the devastating news that his daughter, Goodness, had passed away due to malaria. The sudden loss could have shattered his world, but the outpouring of support from the university community, particularly…
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Jul
17
2023
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By CHAMA NEWS
I HATE SCHOOL – Says Man On A Mission

I HATE SCHOOL – Says Man On A Mission

CHAMA, Education, News, , ,
In the Western world, teenagers celebrate snow days, anticipate scheduled breaks and can hardly be more excited than when summer rolls around; it says so on their social medias. Snapchat stories, spam accounts and group chats of public school students filled with similar messages to, “I hate school,” “School is so boring,” and “Why do I have to learn this?” One cannot scroll through his or her Instagram feed without someone posting a selfie or meme with a caption that bashes on school. The students posting these messages are taking education for granted. Education, in the most basic sense, is…
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Nov
11
2022
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Ohafia Son Breaks Academic, and Sports records in Canada bags 40 million scholarships

Ohafia Son Breaks Academic, and Sports records in Canada bags 40 million scholarships

Abia, CHAMA, Education, News, Sports, , , , , ,
A Nigerian teenager that hails from Assga Ohafia Local Government in Abia State, Master Samuel Olugu Ukpai, has continued to set Canada on fire with record-breaking achievements in education and sports with more than twenty-six medals to his credit. The fifteen years old Uma Olugu from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria was born in Nigeria but joined his father in Canada when he was just 1 year and 7 months old. Uma recently won a whooping sum of N40 million for his 3-year Senior Secondary (2022-24) education in Canada owing to his academic excellent performance and stint for sports, he…
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Nov
13
2021
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How Ohafia-Born Ugonma Olugu Ukpai Broke Academic, Sports Records In Canada

How Ohafia-Born Ugonma Olugu Ukpai Broke Academic, Sports Records In Canada

Abia, CHAMA, Education, News, Sports, , , , , ,
A Nigerian teenager, Mercy Ugonma Olugu Ukpai, has continued to set Canada on fire with record-breaking achievements in education and sports, with more than forty-six medals to her credit. The eighteen years old Mercy from Ohafia, Abia State in the South-Eastern part of the country was born in Nigeria but joined her father in Canada before her second year birthday. Meanwhile, Mercy while speaking to journalists recently, said she had through dint of hard work, broken a lot of records in her education and sports – two focal points of her pursuit in Canada. Among her, numerous achievements are medals…
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Mar
21
2021
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Breaking: Canada Honours Goodness On 15th Aniversary, Declare March Malaria Awareness Day

Breaking: Canada Honours Goodness On 15th Aniversary, Declare March Malaria Awareness Day

Abia, CHAMA, Education, Health Tips, News, , ,
A BLESSING IN DISGUISE Today, the 20th of March, 2021 mark exactly 15 years that we lost our precious baby girl - Goodness Olugu Ukpai Her death led to the formation of CHAMA – to “prevent other children from needless death” and “ to prevent parents from passing through the psychological trauma that we passed through and keep passing through” after losing our own Goodness. After 15 years, the best way to describe the journey so far is Blessing in disguise It’s a blessing because lives have been touched, changed and transformed. It’s a blessing because over 600 100% free…
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Jan
22
2021
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Fighting Malaria, HIV/AIDS In Africa: The CHAMA Example

Fighting Malaria, HIV/AIDS In Africa: The CHAMA Example

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 CHIBUIKE CHUKWU explores the activities of a Canadian based organization, CHAMA, in rural African countries with the mandate to eliminate poverty and fight diseases. With huge interventions in Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania the organization is transforming lives.  Malaria has remained one of the major killers of men and women, particularly children in the world today. The fatalities of malaria are particularly worse in Sub-Saharan Africa given the continent’s poor healthcare system.  According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female anopheles mosquitoes. The latest World Malaria Report from the WHO released on 30…
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