The Significance of International Youth Day 2025

IMANA NEWSThe Significance of International Youth Day 202519 August 2025 When a girl turns 15, you would expect her to ask for a party, or even, at the very least, birthday presents. However, Leah Namugerwa didn't ask for either. Instead, she requested for seedlings...

Why We Need A World Humanitarian Day More Than Ever

IMANA NEWSWhy We Need A World Humanitarian Day More Than Ever18 August 2025The bombing of a United Nations headquarters in 2003 put the spotlight on the plight of humanitarians around the world. The attack killed 22 workers, as well as the UN High Commissioner for...

What You Should Know This World Lung Cancer Day

IMANA NEWSWhat You Should Know This World Lung Cancer Day08 July 2025This August 1, the global medical community observed the 13th World Lung Cancer Day. Organizations, nonprofits, and individuals from across continents came together to raise awareness about the...

Why the World Must Pay Attention to World Breastfeeding Week

IMANA NEWSWhy the World Must Pay Attention to World Breastfeeding Week21 July 2025 The first week of August is a time of note for mothers across the world. Officially recognized as World Breastfeeding Week, this global campaign aims to bring awareness about the...

Why is July Observed as UV Safety Month?

IMANA NEWSWhy is July Observed as UV Safety Month?14 July 2025 July brings heat, fireworks, and long days under the sun. It’s also a month associated with a major risk: sun exposure. This July, as thousands of Americans observe UV Safety Month, let’s understand why...

IMANA is Proud to Announce a New Scholarship in Journalism

IMANA NEWSIMANA is Proud to Announce a New Scholarship in Journalism08 July 2025 The journalists of tomorrow face an uphill battle. Disinformation has never been as rampant, and political discourse has rarely been this heated. As per Reporters Without Borders, press...

IMANA Board Transition: Welcoming New Directors and Executive Leadership for 2025

IMANA NEWSIMANA Board Transition: Welcoming New Directors and Executive Leadership for 2025 July 1st, 2025We are pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors and share updates to our executive leadership team. These changes...

What is Refugee Day and Why Should You Care?

IMANA NEWSWhat is Refugee Day and Why Should You Care?13 June 2025 This June, the world will come together to observe World Refugee Day, in solidarity with individuals who have been displaced, or forced to flee their homes. It’s a somber event, but one that’s more...

This World Blood Donor Day, Learn How to Donate

IMANA NEWSThis World Blood Donor Day, Learn How to Donate 12 June 2025Did you know that someone needs blood every two seconds in the US? It’s a dire statistic, made worse by the fact that only about 3% of Americans donate. As a result, people who need emergency...

An IMANA Guide to Observing Men’s Health Month

IMANA NEWSAn IMANA Guide to Observing Men’s Health Month10 June 2025 The first of June officially marks the beginning of Men’s Health Month — a campaign that promotes awareness, early detection, and prevention of health issues in men. According to a survey conducted...
Common Summer Illnesses and How To Avoid Them

Common Summer Illnesses and How To Avoid Them

IMANA NEWSCommon Summer Illnesses and How To Avoid Them07 August 2023 Longer days, blue skies, warm breezes, swimming in the sea, barbecues and ice cream, summer drinks, lazy days under the sun….. Summer brings it all back and then some.  The warm pleasant weather...

Ukraine Emergency: How To Avoid a Healthcare Crisis

Ukraine Emergency: How To Avoid a Healthcare Crisis

IMANA NEWSUkraine Emergency: How To Avoid a Healthcare Crisis24 July 2023 The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began on the 24th of February, 2022, has triggered a major health crisis. Since the war began, Russia has orchestrated more than 1,000 attacks...

10 Common Medical Emergencies and How To Handle Them

10 Common Medical Emergencies and How To Handle Them

IMANA NEWS10 Common Medical Emergencies and How To Handle Them17 July 2023 Medical emergencies affect millions of people each year. They can lead to fatalities due to low-quality healthcare systems, limited access to timely care, and medical errors. Acknowledging the...

What Do Homeless People Need?

What Do Homeless People Need?

IMANA NEWSWhat Do Homeless People Need?26 June 2023 IMANA understands that homelessness is an urgent issue with no easy answers. The 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed that around 582,000...

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