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Aug

02

2024

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Canada 2025: Halifax to host DAM Global Summit in April’25

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Plans are on for the maiden edition of the Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit in Halifax, Canada. The summit, a three-day programme, is scheduled to hold from April 25 to 27 next year (2025). The high point of the summit will be on April 25, the World Malaria Day. Organisers of the summit hope to use the opportunity to create awareness on the menace of Malaria in Africa, and the efforts of groups and non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the fight. The summit will also shade more light on various advocacies, and interventions by the organisers in the provision of…

Jul

30

2024

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CHAMA family celebrate Pastor Chima, a mentor of 25 years and counting

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On the occasion of his birthday and appreciation to God for adding one more year to the life of Pastor Chima, the CEO of CHAMA, Dr. Olugu Ukpai wrote: HELP ME CELEBRATE A MENTOR OF OVER 25 YEARS AND STILL COUNTING! A mentor is someone who has the power to speak into your life without your permission! He's someone who has a genuine heart and interests in your well-being. He's in your life as your guardian Angel to make sure you doesn't take a needless fall. However, if you take an inevitable fall, he's there to pick you without judging…

Jul

27

2024

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CHAMA Village of Hope Chapter in Uganda Makes Strides in Community Development

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Namamera Village, Busia, Eastern Uganda - The CHAMA Village of Hope Chapter, led by Coordinator and Warrior Pastor Barasa Johnson, is making significant progress in its mission to support the local community. Pastor Johnson, a man of unwavering faith, donated 3.5 acres of land to the CHAMA mission without ever meeting the founder, demonstrating his trust and commitment to the cause. Despite facing challenges and attempts to sway his faith, Pastor Johnson remains dedicated to the work, along with his family. During a recent visit to Uganda in May, Pastor Johnson submitted his reports and discussed future plans with the…

Jul

27

2024

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STREET EVANGELISM BY WARRIOR DR RICHARD (Ag Coordinator, Singapore Chapter)

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Praise God! I had a wonderful encounter with two young men, Jerome and Glen, near NUS University's business faculty. I met them after breakfast while walking by the road. They were walking in opposite directions, and I turned around to join them. I asked if they were in school, and they replied that they would serve in the army before attending university. I invited them to a nearby coffee shop and shared with them about their desired courses of study. Jerome is a Christian, while Glen is a Buddhist. I asked Glen, "Who is the friend you're with this morning,…

Jul

26

2024

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HISTORY OF CHAMA IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT REFERENCE TO PROFESSOR Barb Hamilton-Hinch

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She was the Black Students' Advisor when l lost my daughter- Goodness to Malaria needlessly. The news got the bigger part of meBroken and devastated for lack of better terms. Professor Barb got my back. She made sure that l received appropriate counseling, support and planned my going home to be with my bereaved family. And that was about 20 years ago. Professor Hamilton-Hinch is an honorary advisory member of CHAMA Board and the Assistant Vice Provost Equity and Inclusion at Dalhousie University. Recently, she was asked to: "Describe Olugu and his passion to end malaria in Africa?" Her response…

Jul

08

2024

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CHAMA Media Ministry sends a powerful message to Phionah Barungi on her birthday

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"Happy birthday, Phionah Barungi! Today marks a significant milestone in your life's journey, a celebration of the incredible person you are, and the countless blessings you've brought to those around you. We wish to let you know that the Global Family of Challenge AIDS and Malaria in Africa (CHAMA) and Drummers Against Malaria (DAM), a national organization where you're the decorated Cultural Ambassador for East Africa, under the able Leadership of the CEO and Governor of the two Humanitarian bodies, Dr Olugu Ukpai, love you beyond your imagination can picture. As you mark another year of life, remember that your…

Jun

22

2024

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That Remarkable OBIDIENT-FOR-Ai SYMPOSIUM. Where WOW Is Understatement.

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The Good Governance Advocacy Group called Obidients for Ai (Asue Ighodalo) held a massive symposium in Benin City on 15th June 2024. The theme of the Symposium was Obidients For An Edo That Works For All: The Asue Ighodalo Phenomenon. The hugely successful symposium has come and gone but its significance and impact will for long be remembered. Just how well did it go? This advocacy group that has announced its presence and seriousness with unmistakable billboards and massive presence in orthodox Press and Social Media added an intellectual feather to their cap that Saturday. The venue in a serene…

May

25

2024

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Canada’s Premier, Tim Houston Commends Olugu Ukpai’s Malaria Advocacy

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Canada's Premier, Tim Houston, has commended Olugu Ukpai for his advocacy work on malaria. Just two weeks after the Red Chamber of Canada praised Dr. Ukpai's efforts, the Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston, also acknowledged and appreciated his work to end malaria globally. During a lobster dinner on May 16th, 2024, organized by Barbra Adams, the Minister of Justice, Attorney General of the Province, and also the Minister of Senior Long-term Care and Military Relations, Premier Tim Houston expressed his gratitude towards Dr. Olugu Ukpai, saying, "I appreciate the work you are doing to end malaria around the world.…

May

16

2024

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Drumming Up Support For Black And Indigenous Students At Dalhousie University

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WOW! As a PROUD Alumnus of Dalhousie University, what an honour and privilege from Dalhousie University to be invited to lead the opening ceremony, unavailing funding support for Black and Indigenous students in health programs @ the Life Sciences Research Institute - Atrium @ 9:45am. May 16th. Education is the strongest predictor of social mobility in Canada. Yet systemic discrimination and anti-Black racism have created persistent gaps in academic achievement for Black students, contributing to unequal outcomes in employment, health and belonging. We need to create enabling support policies to allow Black and Indigenous students to be able to find…

May

10

2024

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Malaria Advocacy: Dr Olugu Ukpai Recognized At Canada’s Red Chamber

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCb2kPqZ_cM Ambassador Dr Olugu Ukpai, the CEO and Co-Founder of Challenge AIDS and Malaria in Africa (CHAMA) in May 2024 received a loud ovation at Canada’s top-most legislative chamber. The Senator representing Halifax at Canada's Federal Legislative Red Chamber, eloquently recognized the unwavering malaria advocacy of Dr Olugu Ukpai and the entire global Malaria Warriors and saluted their commitment to ending malaria. Below are excerpts from Mr Speaker's statement on Dr Olugu Ukpai on the floors of the Red Chamber: "April marks World Malaria Month.Malaria continues to cause ravages all around the world and, unfortunately, our country is not spared.…