Mamie’s Journey: Stories of Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Among the various challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of Congo, maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world. This is in addition to high fertility rates, a growing population in an unsafe environment and low contraceptive use. Increasing coverage of family planning in the DRC is one of the most… Continue reading Mamie’s Journey: Stories of Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Olawunmi Adeyemo, a Makeup Artist & Salon Owner in Nigeria

Above: Olawunmi in front of her salon Ola-Boss in Balogun, Ikeja, where she sells cosmetics and weaves. When Olawunmi Adeyemo and her husband got married, they decided they wanted two children. For a while, everything went according to plan. Six years ago, they had their first child. Three years later, her second pregnancy produced twins.… Continue reading Olawunmi Adeyemo, a Makeup Artist & Salon Owner in Nigeria