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...
A Call To Serve Syria Together

A Call To Serve Syria Together

IMANA NEWSA Call To Serve Syria Together14 March 2024 Since the Syrian crisis began in 2011, over 12 million Syrians have been forcibly displaced. International humanitarian laws have been violated, inflicting pain, loss, suffering, and devastation that have been...

Women’s Day Activities That Celebrate and Empower Women

Women’s Day Activities That Celebrate and Empower Women

IMANA NEWSWomen’s Day Activities That Celebrate and Empower Women8 March 2024 Though March 8 has been established as International Women’s Day (IWD), society often extends the celebrations to cover the entire month of March. Every third month of the year, we celebrate...

Mental Health in Doctors

Mental Health in Doctors

IMANA NEWSMental Health in Doctors22 February 2024 Hundreds of millions of people suffer from mental health conditions every year.  The good news is public awareness about mental health is on the rise which has gone a long way in identifying mental health difficulties...

From Awareness to Action: Commemorating World Cancer Day

From Awareness to Action: Commemorating World Cancer Day

IMANA NEWSFrom Awareness to Action: Commemorating World Cancer Day07 February 2024 Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. It is responsible for approximately 1 out of every 6 deaths—more than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. In addition, the...

From Awareness to Action: What Is Health Promotion?

From Awareness to Action: What Is Health Promotion?

IMANA NEWS   From Awareness to Action: What Is Health Promotion?    26 January 2024   The saying, “knowledge is power,” is true in health as well. Health promotion is based on the understanding that individual behavior can be the basis of a healthy lifestyle. It is an...

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