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PodcastReal Talk with AHERI
Episode 1 · 32 minutesWhen exams feel like too much

Clinical Psychologist Rukayyah AbdulRahman talks about exam stress, sleep and when to ask for help.

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Weekly series

Something new every weekday

MondayMind Matters MondayWellbeing tips and mental health myths busted.TuesdayKnow Your Rights TuesdayA law or right explained in plain language.WednesdayWay Forward WednesdayCareers, scholarships and next steps.ThursdayCARE DESK in ActionScenes from our school and community visits.FridayReal Talk FridayHonest conversations, and the new podcast episode.
Blog

Latest posts

AHERI GEIST · September 20265 signs a student needs someone to talk toWhat teachers, parents and friends can watch for, and how to help.Read the post →
AHERI WEG · September 2026After secondary school, what next?University is one path, not the only path. A simple way to think about your next step.Read the post →
AHERI RECHT · September 2026Your rights under the VAPP Act, in plain languageWhat the law says about violence at home, in school and online, and where to go for help.Read the post →
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Policy briefs

Evidence for decision makers

AHERI GEISTSchool counsellors in every public secondary school

What it would cost and how states can start with existing teachers.

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AHERI WEGClosing the student loan awareness gap

Practical ways schools and states can help students apply for NELFUND loans.

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AHERI RECHTFrom passing the VAPP Act to using it

What it takes for survivors to reach protection and justice.

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Fact sheets

The numbers behind our work

Fact sheet · Education18.3 millionChildren out of school in Nigeria

The highest number in the world.

Source: UNICEF via P.M. News, May 2026
Fact sheet · Mental health200 to 250Psychiatrists for over 200 million people

Most schools have no trained counsellor.

Source: Vanguard, May 2026
Fact sheet · Gender based violence33,009Cases handled in Lagos State alone

September 2021 to July 2026.

Source: THISDAY, September 2026
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Research, reports, guides and toolkits

Documents you can use

GuideResilient Coach Field Counselling Guide

The CARE approach, 6 core skills and 18 scenario cards.

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PamphletCARE approach pocket guide

A short companion for coaches and Care Teachers.

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ProfileAHERI Organisational Profile 2026

Who we are, what we do and how we work.

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ReportAHERI Annual Report 2026

Coming in January 2027.

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News

What is happening in our sector

Gender based violence · 28 September 2026Lagos unveils a GBV prevention policy

The new policy shifts focus to stopping violence before it happens.

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Women's representation · 24 September 2026Special seats for women move closer

The bill is being refined before it goes to the National Assembly.

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Student mental health · 22 September 2026Universities urged to train lecturers on warning signs

Advocates call for lecturer training and peer support.

Read on The Whistler →
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