Historical Background

The Centre for Communication and Reproductive Health Services (CCRHS) is a non profit, non - governmental organisation (NGO) registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja, Nigeria. The cardinal goal is committed to improving the quality of life of the people in its immediate environment and Nigeria at large. It was established in 1998 in response to the need to create awareness in matters related to reproductive health issues to enhance safe motherhood. The campaign became paramount given the neglect women of reproductive age (16 - 54 years) suffer and the untold hardship and deprivation women experience as a result of unacceptable reproductive health situation in various communities in Nigeria.

A cross section of Youths listening to the Guest Speaker at the launching of YMI in Minna

The centers activities started with the idea of using communication for advancement of humanity, particularly, reproductive health development and social transformation. This was further amplified through the use of communication for reproductive health education which was supported by MacArthur Foundation under its Fund for Leadership Development (FLD) program in Nigeria. The transformation of CCRHS into a viable and innovative NGO is as a result of the commitment and personal sacrifices of its founder with the support of skilled and dedicated staff who participated in the community - based reproductive health and family life education activities. In the few years that CCRHS has existed, it has addressed critical issues of concern to its immediate community such as maternal mortality and morbidity, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV/AIDS, adolescents social, sexual and reproductive health problems through advocacy, workshops, seminars and community outreach communication campaign and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) intervention packages.