Whole Woman Movement

" My advice to young women and girls with iron deficiency/anaemia is that they should prioritize their health and listen to their bodies, taking each day as it comes while embracing a positive mindset"   W omen’s participation in tertiary education is still a far-fetched dream to many young women due to the patriarchal society we come from. However, the surge in mainstreaming women's empowerment has seen most women enrolling for tertiary courses, it seems like there is yet another barrier that poses a threat to young women realising their full potential in tertiary education. Learning from Taona’s story, let us dig deep into how Iron Deficiency Anaemia exacerbates the inequalities that exist in education by lowering young women’s ability to learn and fully engage in their studies. My journey with IDA began in 2022. One day, while walking home from school with a friend, I suddenly felt light-headed and collapsed. I was rushed to the University Clinic, where I was given med...

I started being tired all the time, I could wake up in the morning and I wondered why am I already tired when I had a good night's sleep Simbisai during & after IDA   Have you ever experienced waking up one day and realizing that the vibrant, lively, and sociable version of yourself is no longer present? It's as if the spark that once fueled your energy and enthusiasm for life has vanished. This was precisely the case for Simbisai. One day, she was theepitome of the best version of herself, radiating positivity and eagerness to take on the world. Within some time, however, she could barely muster the strength to show up for herself. Simbisai is a vibrant and enthusiastic mother of three, known for her outgoing and engaging personality. However, despite her vivacious nature, she has not been spared from the debilitating condition of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). Simbisai's story is a poignant reminder of how easily this condition can go undetected and untreated, with po...