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RuralReporters.com is a news platform with in-depth coverage of under-reported issues in rural communities in Nigeria and across Africa. We report on Agriculture, Health, Women and generally on Rural Development. To pitch a story idea or submit a report, please email: editor@ruralreporters.com-
A Man’s Perspective: Women And Girls Deserve Equal Right To Education [#Choice4Life]
by Contributors - Dec 11, 2014By Olumide Idowu @OlumideIDOWU, #Choice4Life Advocate The #16DaysofActivism Against Gender Violence is an international campaign that starts on 25th November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day.... -
Speak Up: How To Realize Sustainable Development – Daniel Otieno
by Contributors - Dec 11, 2014“A fundamental aspect in realizing sustainable development is education for all. It must be appreciated that through the free primary education in Kenya many children who could not afford have now been able to access education.However... -
I Volunteer For Social Good – Hear My Story! [@OlumideIDOWU]
by Contributors - Dec 5, 2014Today is International Volunteers Day! We celebrate our team of volunteer-contributors and freelance reporters who dedicate their time and resources to ensure you have something new to read on RR! Do you know any amazing volunteer... -
We Agree: There Is A Need To Include Rural Women In Cancer Awareness Campaign
by Contributors - Dec 4, 2014“…I think we should also try and reach out to women who are in the rural areas as I think we shouldn’t forget them because the women who are in the city tend to get a... -
Where We Are: 30 Years Since Kenya Documented The First HIV…
by Contributors - Dec 1, 2014By Catherine Nyambura Change is said to be the only permanent thing in the world. It comes in many forms and we have learnt to deal with it. However, when the HIV epidemic hit, the world... -
Japan Equips 10 Primary Health Care Centres (PHC) in Lagos
by Contributors - Nov 26, 2014By David Lawal In support of the efforts of Lagos State Government to reduce the shocking rate of maternal and child mortality in the state, the government of Japan in partnership with Biire Child and Maternal... -
Voters Registration Exercise: Thumb Down For @INECNigeria?
by Contributors - Nov 14, 2014Rural Reporters went round some communities to observe the on-going voter’s registration exercise. A controlled crowd is seen at various points of registration. However, people complained bitterly about the tedious nature of the registration process. There... -
Community In Focus: Is This Free or Cheap Education?
by Contributors - Nov 13, 2014By David Lawal Have you ever imagined a scenario where pupils of primary schools pay teachers’ salary? That is the situation in a yet-to-be-approved Government Primary School in Ijoko, Ogun State. It is usually interesting... -
Community Champion: Chiemeka Chiedozie Promotes Animal Welfare In Nigeria
by Contributors - Nov 13, 2014Chiemeka Chiedozie, the Project Director HUMANE GLOBAL CONCEPT in Nigeria and Africa, is passionate about caring for animals. Through his non-governmental organization, Chiedozie promotes animal welfare by engaging children below the ages of 19 years. He...