HeadsUpAfrica marked the International Day of the Girl Child with empowering activities across Lagos, reaching over 200 girls with yoga and self-defense training.
Funded through crowdfunding campaigns and supported by Golden Penny, which provided essential products for the girls, the initiative aimed to equip young girls with resilience, confidence, and practical life skills.
The event began with a yoga session for around 30 students and teachers at Pottersville Primary School, introducing mindfulness techniques to help young girls manage stress and build focus. “Yoga has the potential to positively impact our students’ well-being,” shared a teacher at Pottersville.
Later, at Fred Williams Memorial School in Iju, nearly 100 girls participated in a self-defense training led by karate instructor Esther Ofigberi. This training provided foundational self-defense skills, empowering young girls to feel more secure and confident. Due to overwhelming interest, HeadsUpAfrica extended the self-defense sessions to five additional schools in the Osborne School Complex, benefiting over 100 more girls.
Erimoroti Motolani Aransiola, founder of HeadsUpAfrica, emphasized the importance of such initiatives: “Through yoga and self-defense, we are helping young girls build both physical and mental resilience. We’re grateful for the support from our Donors and for the products donated by Golden Penny, which made this event possible.”
HeadsUpAfrica remains committed to empowering young girls through education, advocacy, and skill-building, fostering a future where every girl has the tools and support to thrive.
