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Child Health Advocacy Initiative - CHAI

What we have done over the years

You can partner with us for any of our activities and campaigns during the year. By working together, we can drive positive changes in the lives of women and children.

World Breastfeeding Week 2026, CHAI joins voices with leaders and advocates across Nigeria to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding. Featuring: Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq (First Lady of Kwara State & Chairperson, Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum); Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin (Secretary to the Lagos State Government); Mrs. Benita Okojie-Adeyina (Gospel Artist)
CHAI-YabaTech 1.0 Hackathon to bring together students to develop practical digital solutions addressing health, logistics, and financial services
CHAI Celebrates 2025 World Breastfeeding Week with First Lady of Lagos State Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, CEO Medicaid
CHAI World Breastfeeding Week 2025 Celebration with Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, the Executive Chairman Ikosi-Isheri LCDA

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CHAI ED, Dr. Elizabeth Lola Alonge and her team, visited Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, Lagos to counsel pregnant women and nursing mothers on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding. The visit also included the distribution of gifts and educational information materials to support mothers on their breastfeeding journey.

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CHAI hosted a Girls Tech Hackathon where girls were trained, ideas were nurtured, and awards were presented to the girls who completed the programme

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YabaTech 1.0 Hackathon, held in collaboration with CHAI to bring together students to develop practical digital solutions addressing health, logistics, and financial services. We are proud to celebrate the emergence of three exceptional winning teams whose ideas demonstrated creativity, relevance, and impact.

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Girl Child Empowerment Program- CHAI TECH Training Program for Girls in partnership with YABA College of Technology.
2024 New Year Celebration at Ifako General Hospital

2024 New Year Celebration at Ifako General Hospital

CHAI founder, Mrs. Alonge at Ifako General Hospital to welcome the 2024 New year babies and also encourage the mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding and family planning

2023 World Breastfeeding Week Celebration

2023 World Breastfeeding Week Celebration

In commemoration of the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, CHAI team visited pregnant and nursing mothers at AYINKE house. Lagos state university teaching hospital, LASUTH. Mothers were given gifts and advised to practice exclusive breastfeeding.

Channels TV 2023 World's Breastfeeding Week Celebration

Channels TV 2023 World's Breastfeeding Week Celebration

Aired on Channels TV, Dr. Zainab Shinkali Bagudu (CEO, Medicaid CFPrograms) and others celebrate the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week

Congratulations to the Breastfeeding-friendly Organisations and States

Congratulations to the Breastfeeding-friendly Organisations and States

Founder/ED of CHAI, Mrs Elizabeth Lola Alonge (UN Scaling Up Nutrition champion) expresses the need for support to nursing mothers either at work or in the society.

2022 Day of the Girl Child and World Food Day Celebration

2022 Day of the Girl Child and World Food Day Celebration

In commemoration of the Day of the Girl Child and World Food Day 2022, CHAI partnered with Piggyvest and visited Agidingbi Grammar School in Lagos state to give a talk and present gifts to the students.

The Worlds Breastfeeding Week Nutrition Champions

The Worlds Breastfeeding Week Nutrition Champions

As the World’s Breastfeeding Week begins August 1, 2021, we recognize nutrition champions in Nigeria striving to remove the barriers that prevent breastfeeding and good nutrition by 2030.

2021 CHAI Peer Mother Supporters Group

2021 CHAI Peer Mother Supporters Group

CHAI Nutrition Mums congratulate the 2021 Peer-Mother Supporters: Oyeniyi Olushola Adebimpe, Oluwamidara Obanubi, Oluwadamilola Ogunleye Olufade, Alawode Oluwatomilola, and Aje Oluwakemi for supporting pregnant and nursing mothers to achieve their breastfeeding goals.

COVID-19 Palliatives Distributed To Mothers in Need in Lagos

COVID-19 Palliatives Distributed To Mothers in Need in Lagos

Due to the unfortunate Corona Virus COVID-19 pandemic, families had to stay at home to prevent contracting the virus. To assist, CHAI distributed palliatives to some mothers in Lagos.

Maternal Nutrition and Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation

Maternal Nutrition and Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) should be given to pregnant women from populations with a high prevalence of maternal nutritional deficiencies.

Lola Alonge nominated as one of the FortyLeadingLadies driving the SDGs in Nigeria

Lola Alonge nominated as one of the FortyLeadingLadies driving the SDGs in Nigeria

Mrs. Lola Alonge was selected as one of the #FortyLeadingLadies driving the SDGs in Nigeria. This was awarded for her work on impacting lives through CHAI and as the UN Scaling Up Nutrition global ambassador

CHAI Donates Baby Supplies to Mother of Triplets in Lagos

CHAI Donates Baby Supplies to Mother of Triplets in Lagos

CHAI NutriMums coordinator, Mrs. Grace Ogunniyi presented baby foods, diapers, and some money to a mother of triplets and her children in Lagos who had been abandoned by her husband

Ayodeji Alonge is nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2020

Ayodeji Alonge is nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2020

The Future Awards Africa nominates CHAI’s Ayodeji Alonge for the Community Action Prize Award for his healthcare youth-led projects in Nigerian communities

Ambassadors of Breastfeeding and good health for Nigerians

Ambassadors of Breastfeeding and good health for Nigerians

CHAI and First Ladies of Nigeria,run several campaigns to mark the World Breastfeeding Week

2020 World Breastfeeding Week

2020 World Breastfeeding Week

CHAI visits hospitals in Lagos and donates mother care kits to hospitalized mothers

CHAI Launches NutriMums Support Group

CHAI Launches NutriMums Support Group

CHAI launched a new initiative called the NutriMums support group to provide free counseling and support to encourage exclusive breastfeeding for mothers.

2nd Batch of COVID-19 Palliatives Distributed To Mothers in Lagos

2nd Batch of COVID-19 Palliatives Distributed To Mothers in Lagos

CHAI disburses a second batch of COVID19 palliatives to Lagosians. As the lockdown was extended, more families needed support to manage the pandemic.

COVID-19 Palliatives Distributed To Mothers in Need in Lagos

COVID-19 Palliatives Distributed To Mothers in Need in Lagos

Due to the unfortunate Corona Virus COVID-19 pandemic, families had to stay at home to prevent contracting the virus. To assist, CHAI distributed palliatives to some mothers in Lagos.

Advocacy Visit to Her Excellency First Lady of Lagos State

Advocacy Visit to Her Excellency First Lady of Lagos State

During the visit of CHAI to the First Lady of Lagos state Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu to brief her on CHAI activities and commend her for her support towards the World Breastfeeding Week celebration.

Advocacy Visit to the Hon Commissioner for Health Lagos State

Advocacy Visit to the Hon Commissioner for Health Lagos State

During the advocacy visit by CHAI to the Hon. Commissioner for Health Lagos State – Prof Akin Abayomi to advocate for increase in budgetary allocation to health, and timely release of funds allocated.

Presentation of the CHAI Excellence Award to the First Lady of Lagos

Presentation of the CHAI Excellence Award to the First Lady of Lagos

CHAI ED, Mrs. Lola Alonge presents the CHAI Excellence Award to Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State for her role in supporting healthcare projects promoting the well-being of women and children in Lagos.

Nutrition and Breastfeeding Campaign at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital

Nutrition and Breastfeeding Campaign at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital

CHAI ran a nutrition and breastfeeding campaign, while also presenting gifts to new mothers at the Lagos State Island Maternity Hospital. CHAI ED Mrs. Lola Alonge discussed the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding to the mothers, while accompanied by the Chief Medical Director – Dr Femi Omololu and the matron.

Immunization and Family Planning Training and Awareness Campaign

Immunization and Family Planning Training and Awareness Campaign

Training and community awareness campaign for women civil society organizations in 10 LGA’s in Lagos state by CHAI to increase uptake for family planning and Immunization within communities in the state.

Nutrition Workshop with Deputy Governor of Lagos and UN Asst Secretary General

Nutrition Workshop with Deputy Governor of Lagos and UN Asst Secretary General

CHAI ED Mrs.Elizabeth Lola Alonge and H.E Mrs Oluremi Hamzat wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State. During the meeting with Gerda Verburg, UN Assistant Secretary General. This is a great synergy to promote good nutrition and social economic development.

Micro Nutrient Conference with First Lady of Kaduna and UN Asst Secretary General

Micro Nutrient Conference with First Lady of Kaduna and UN Asst Secretary General

CHAI ED Elizabeth Lola Alonge with H.E Aisha(ummi) Garba El-Rufai First Lady Kaduna state and Gerda Verburg UN Assistant Secretary General during the National Micronutrient Conference 2019 in Abuja.

NEPAD Rice Fortification Summit with DSM International and FFI in Abuja

NEPAD Rice Fortification Summit with DSM International and FFI in Abuja

During the recent NEPAD Business Group Rice Fortification Summit in Abuja. NEPAD Board Chairman Dr Mrs Nike Akande, CHAI ED, Lola Alonge, and representatives from DSM International and Food Fortification Initiative all participated during the summit to kick start discussion on rice fortification in Nigeria.

CHAI Participates in the Launch of Global Nutrition Report in Rome Italy

CHAI Participates in the Launch of Global Nutrition Report in Rome Italy

Mrs. Alonge represents CHAI at the recent Global Nutrition Launch in Rome, Italy. Lauren Landis – Head of Nutrition for the World Food Programme (WFP) and CHAI ED represented in the picture.

CHAI Organizes Mothers Support Group Programme in Lagos

CHAI Organizes Mothers Support Group Programme in Lagos

CHAI hosts a mother’s support group programme for mothers in Lagos. Mrs. Lola Alonge”s “Breastfeeding Made Easy” book was also distributed to the mothers to guide them with nutrition tips.

CHAI Book Presentation at the Anglican Womens Conference

CHAI Book Presentation at the Anglican Womens Conference

The CHAI team presents Mrs. Lola Alonge’s Nutrition book “Breastfeeding Made Easy” to mothers at the Anglican women’s conference in Lagos.

Fund Naija Health Launch and Health Financing Dialogue

Fund Naija Health Launch and Health Financing Dialogue

During the Health Financing Dialogue and Launch of #Fund Naija Health campaign in Lagos state.Presentation by Mrs. Lola Alonge, CHAI ED and Country Director Mamaye, Dr Tunde Segun to commissioner fo​ Health, Chair House Health and others.

NEPAD Business Group for Small and Medium Business Association

NEPAD Business Group for Small and Medium Business Association

Meeting with NEPAD Business Group and Small and Medium Business Association of Nigeria. Featured in the pictures are: CHAI ED (Director of NEPAD) Dr. Mrs. Nike Akande (Chairman NEPAD) and others.

Breastfeeding Counselling and Presentation of Gifts to Mothers in Ojodu PHC

Breastfeeding Counselling and Presentation of Gifts to Mothers in Ojodu PHC

Breastfeeding counselling and presentation of gifts to mothers at Ojodu Primary Health Centre by CHAI – Executive Director (UN Scaling Up Nutrition Champion for Nigeria)

Mrs Buhari Invites CHAI to Participate in her RMNCH and Nutrition Workshop

Mrs Buhari Invites CHAI to Participate in her RMNCH and Nutrition Workshop

CHAI CEO was one of the partners at the Advocacy Workshop on RMNCH+ Nutrition organised by Mrs.Buhari (Future Assured) to support governor’s wives in South West Nigeria. Picture with first ladies and development partners (UNFPA,MamaYe-DFID etc)

CHAI Presents Nutrition Gift Packs to Less Privileged Mothers in Lagos

CHAI Presents Nutrition Gift Packs to Less Privileged Mothers in Lagos

CHAI CEO was at Onikan General Hospital in Lagos to give nutrition gift packs to less privileged mothers and educate them on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding.

CHAI ED wins UN Scaling Up Nutrition SUN Award for Nigeria

CHAI ED wins UN Scaling Up Nutrition SUN Award for Nigeria

Mrs. Lola Alonge, emerged the scaling up nutrition champion (SUN) for Nigeria – a United Nations network. At the event in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, she competed against first ladies from different states for the award. The SUN Movement Global Gathering represents an ideal moment to recognise nutrition champions’ efforts and support them to keep banging the nutrition drum. In 2017, Nutrition champion is awarded to individuals that have made an outstanding contribution towards scaling up nutrition

Mamajoy Breastfeeding Suite Deployed in a Church in Lagos to Promote Breastfeeding for Mothers

Mamajoy Breastfeeding Suite Deployed in a Church in Lagos to Promote Breastfeeding for Mothers

CHAI deploys its health innovation – Mamajoy Breastfeeding Suites in Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church in Lagos to promote breastfeeding in public spaces, and reduce the malnutrition rate in children under 5 years. The suites can be installed in churches, offices, malls, parks, airports, etc, and features leather chairs, an air conditioner, a table, electrical outlet for plugging in a breast pump, and a door that can be locked for privacy.

CHAI ED meets with Jim Ovia and Dr Umar Sadiq at the PHN Innovation Programme

CHAI ED meets with Jim Ovia and Dr Umar Sadiq at the PHN Innovation Programme

CHAI ED, Lola Alonge, Jim Ovia, Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq and many more attend the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria’s Innovator Accelerator program held at Oriental Hotel, Lagos. Where innovators and entrepreneurs in health are showcased and rewarded for their exceptional efforts in contributing to improving health outcomes in Nigeria. Other organisations such as Zenith Bank, Etisalat, and many more were also in attendance.

Malaria To Zero Project in Partnership with Access Bank and PSHAN

Malaria To Zero Project in Partnership with Access Bank and PSHAN

Malaria To Zero (MTZ) Campaign- CHAI partners with Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PHN), Access Bank, Dangote Group, Hacey, Zenith Bank, Stanbic IBTC, GBC Health, Huawei in the fight to combat and eradicate Malaria in Nigeria. On April 25th – World Malaria Day, the consortium also came together to celebrate the campaign by distributing LLINs to mothers,traditional rulers, schoold, and children in local communities in Osun and Lagos state.

CHAI Launches Health Innovation - Mamajoy Breastfeeding Suites in Nigeria

CHAI Launches Health Innovation - Mamajoy Breastfeeding Suites in Nigeria

CHAI launches its nutrition innovation – Mamajoy Breastfeeding Suite to promote breastfeeding in public areas for mothers. It will be situated in malls, religious centres, airports, and many more.

CHAI Collaborates with Lagos State to Host DSVRT Child Protection Workshop

CHAI Collaborates with Lagos State to Host DSVRT Child Protection Workshop

On March 30th, 2017 CHAI collaborated with the Lagos state government to host a DSVRT training programme for Safeguarding and Child Protection responders in Lagos state. It was organised for school administrators, counsellors, and police officers within the state.

Lola Alonge receives the Award of Professional Excellence

Lola Alonge receives the Award of Professional Excellence

CHAI ED – Lola Alonge, received an award of professional excellence from Active Projectile Ltd and Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) in Muson Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.

Lola Alonge Wins Mamaye Heroine Award in Nigeria

Lola Alonge Wins Mamaye Heroine Award in Nigeria

CHAI CEO, Mrs. Lola Alonge wins the Mamaye Heroine Award for her contribution to the improvement of Maternal and Newborn Health in Nigeria

CHAI Participates in the End FGM Conference at Oxford University UK

CHAI Participates in the End FGM Conference at Oxford University UK

The CHAI team attends the End Female Genital Mutilation Conference held at the Oxford University in the United Kingdom. The attendees included policy makers, private sector, city leaders, and NGOs.

CHAI Organizes a Nutrition Programme for Mothers in Lagos State

CHAI Organizes a Nutrition Programme for Mothers in Lagos State

CHAI organizes a Breastfeeding Programme in Lagos State to educate the women on the importance of proper breastfeeding practices in the growth and well-being of their babies.

Lola Alonge Distributes Free Copies of Her Second Book Breastfeeding Made Easy

Lola Alonge Distributes Free Copies of Her Second Book Breastfeeding Made Easy

Lola Alonge, CHAI ED writes and publishes her 2nd book “Breastfeeding Made Easy” and presents free copies of the book to mothers at the Island Maternity Hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria.

CHAI Runs End FGM Campaign in Oworonshoki Community

CHAI Runs End FGM Campaign in Oworonshoki Community

CHAI runs an End FGM campaign for parents and leaders of the Kosofe community in Oworonshoki, Lagos State. The campaign utilized the religious centres (churches and mosques) to on the dangers of FGM.

Child Protection Billboards Displayed in Communities in Lagos

Child Protection Billboards Displayed in Communities in Lagos

CHAI collaborates with the Lagos State government to mount and display billboards all around the state to promote Child Protection and the well-being of women and children in the country.

The Guardian UK Global Media Campaign Held in Nigeria

The Guardian UK Global Media Campaign Held in Nigeria

CHAI participates in the Guardian Global Media Campaign (GGMC) held in Nigeria to empower activists all over Nigeria.

CHAI Organises a Childrens Day Party for Children in Lagos

CHAI Organises a Childrens Day Party for Children in Lagos

CHAI organizes a children’s day party in Lagos state to celebrate the lives and well-being of children in the state. The clebration consisted of food, drinks, and games to ensure the children had a fun day.

Campaigns & Activities

Exciting community campaigns and activities await!

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January

New Year Babies Celebration

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February

World Cancer Day

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March

International Women's Day

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April

World Health Day

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April

World Immunization Week

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April

World Malaria Day

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May

Children's Day

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August

World Breastfeeding Week

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October

International Day of the Girl Child

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October

World Food Day

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December

World AIDS Day