Welcome to MDF. We're on a mission to To improve the lives of the people by reducing the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases and social inequalities affecting orphans, vulnerable children, women and the elderly in Cross River State. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

On 25th October 2025, Mediatrix Development Foundation, in partnership with FLAC and Pink Africa, took to the streets in a powerful show of solidarity to raise awareness about breast cancer. The awareness walk was more than a public event, it was a movement of hope, strength, and collective responsibility. Participants gathered with a shared purpose: to amplify the message that early detection saves lives and that no one should face breast cancer alone.

Dressed in symbolic colors and carrying placards with messages of encouragement, volunteers and community members engaged passersby in meaningful conversations about breast health. The campaign emphasized the importance of regular screenings, self-breast examinations, and seeking timely medical advice when symptoms arise. By taking advocacy directly to the streets, the initiative ensured that critical information reached a broad audience, including women who may not otherwise have access to consistent health education resources. The atmosphere was filled with unity and compassion, reinforcing that awareness is the first step toward prevention and survival.

Beyond raising awareness, the campaign created a safe and supportive platform for dialogue. Survivors, advocates, and health champions shared messages of resilience and courage, reminding the community that breast cancer is not a death sentence when detected early. The partnership between Mediatrix Development Foundation, FLAC, and Pink Africa highlights the power of collaboration in advancing public health advocacy. Together, the organizations demonstrated that when institutions unite around a common cause, their impact is stronger, their voices louder, and their reach wider.

The 25th October 2025 awareness walk stands as a renewed commitment to continuous advocacy and community engagement. It was a day dedicated to life, love, and courage a reminder that every conversation about breast health matters and every action taken toward early detection can save a life. As Mediatrix Development Foundation and its partners continue their work, the message remains clear: through education, solidarity, and proactive health practices, we can build a future where breast cancer awareness leads to early detection, early detection leads to survival, and hope continues to rise stronger than fear.

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Venue

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

  • Starting Time: 09:11AM to 06:11PM
  • Date: 25 November, 2025
  • Phone: +2348033767992