Jumu'aa Mubarak from a rainy Freetown!
We have seen our share of rain pour this year and it is ONLY August - waetin dis mont geh fo bring kam? (What does August have in store for us?). Understandably so there aren't much events going on this month - with people trying to stay dry and with some away BUT there's still some things you can get up to in Freetown this rainy month... ☔
1. World Breastfeeding Week 👩🏿🍼
Every year, World Breastfeeding Week is commemorated during the first week of August. From August 1 - 7, campaigners highlight the importance and benefits of breastfeeding infants as well as a wider push for maternal health focusing on poverty reduction, food security and good nutrition.
World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding to infants (if you're able to) from 0 - 6 months. According to the 2021 Sierra Leone National Nutrition Survey, the exclusive breastfeeding rate stands at 52.7%. There has been improvement in timely initiation of breastfeeding (immediately, within 1 hour of birth) from 57% in 2017 to 89% in 2021, among the highest in the Africa region.
Wow, so na so Salone pikin dem lek bobi?
We learn everyday! 😃
Breast is best!
2.) Therapeutic Arts Workshop with Zato 🖌️
Join visual artist Zato for a soul-nurturing experience where art and mindfulness intertwine.
This workshop is designed to guide you on a journey of self discovery and relaxation, so join us on this journey and give yourself some time to just be present. To find joy in creativity:
Date: Friday, August 2 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Venue: Empower Africa, 10th Floor, Freetown City Council (FCC)
Fee: nLe 400
To register: Therapeutic Arts Workshop form
3.) Glow Up: painting in the dark party 🎨
The Creatives of Freetown are letting you all know that the rain ISN'T an excuse to not go outside!
Yu norto sol! 😆 ❌🧂(You won't melt - you're not salt!)
FSAMF x Vult present the Glow Up: painting in the dark party. It is as you read it. To be a part of the fun:
Date: Friday, August 9 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Swiss Spirit Hotel, Spur Road
Fee: nLe 375
4.) World Jollof Day 🍚
Queue *the emperor, the conqueror, the champion, the LION is here*
The one and ONLY
One of one
The odogwu of rice dishes herself...
Jolloooooooofffff! 🥳
Hailing from the Jolof Empire in what is now known as Senegal. Jollof Rice don waka fo West Africa, so relish in her flavors on August 22! Whether its Senegalese, Gambian, Sierra Leonean, Ghanaian or Nigerian Jollof (if you want to subject your taste buds to such torture 😒)... I implore you to celebrate World Jollof Day on August 22!
Two things to remember; make Jollof, not war
Don't let anyone treat you like fried rice, you're Jollof Rice.
Anyone who doesn't like Jollof is a witch or wizard. 🤷🏾♀️
I don't make the rules, go and argue with your ancestors. 😆
5. Feminist Calabash Retreat 🌻
When you're done eating Jollof or arguing with your ancestors -- please attend the Feminist Calabash Retreat I am curating! 😊
This retreat is designed with the feminist in mind who is looking to center her wellness and self-care in the company of other feminists this rainy August. Over the weekend there will be a screening of a feminist documentary, a creative writing workshop, mindfulness meditation and feminist discussions aka feminist circles.
If you're a feminist and looking to attend, sign up! Also, please share with a feminist who this may be of interest to: there are day and full packages available for:
Date: Saturday, August 24 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: West end, Freetown (location will be shared with registered participants)
Fee: Queen package (full retreat) - nLe 2,500
Princess package (one day retreat) - nLe 1,250
To register: Feminist Calabash Retreat form
6. Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine 💉
The Hepatitis B vaccine is in town and it has been for a while!
Just this past Sunday on July 28, people around the globe commemorated World Hepatitis Day. This year the theme is it's time for action - test, treat and vaccinate.
Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, lifelong illness. The vaccine is available at select pharmacies, clinics and hospitals across the city. Inquire, get tested and/or vaccinated.
I actually have to get mine done 😅. So if you see me at the pharmacy or hospital - say hi 👋🏾
7. Self-care 🤗
If it's one thing I'm gonna do...it's recommend self-care always. Period.
The beauty of self-care? It looks different to anyone who you ask. Whether that's staying indoors all weekend and catching up with loved ones, reading a book or two, watching your favorite comfort movie, eating your favorite food or attending my feminist retreat 🤭. Whatever you decide...ensure you center YOUR needs and wants because like what the picture says -- you can't pour from an empty cup.
Pour into YOU this month.
Happy new month and catch you later!
xoxo,
Mina Bilkis.
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