This year's World Humanitarian day, August the 19th marks the 10th anniversary of a day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to recognise the efforts of those championing humanitarian causes and those who have lost their lives doing so.
The Maria-Nina Foundation will be commemorating this year's event captioned #WomenHumanitarians with series of events kicking off on the 18th of August.
Amidst the many activities planned by The Maria-Nina Foundation in step with this year’s caption, women from the Guzape community who have worked tirelessly to improve the welfare of the community will be recognised.
Other activities includes a community development and health promotion / disease prevention drive and Poverty Alleviation Seminar.