FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Obala mean?
The word Obala is a play on two words from the Igbo language, the meanings of which differ by pronunciation. Obálá refers to the new shoot of a palm tree, while Õbàlà means blood, a limiting commodity in emergency situations in Nigeria.

What does Obala mean?

Why Nigeria?
Nigeria is the most populous African country and the ninth most populous in the world. Its population density ranks fourth worldwide and translates to a tremendous relative need burden. If only by the sheer number of people that stands to be affected by potential policy interventions, we feel it would be almost irresponsible for any proponent of global health to ignore this country. There are many things that make Nigeria a challenging, frustrating, if unsavory, place to enagage. We believe that taking on these challenges can be instructive for future projects here and in other similar settings.

Can I choose a particular project or mission to support?

Can I contribute to a specific project?
Yes! When you donate to Obala, you may specify which aspect of our work you would like to support. Just indicate your preference in the optional comment section of the paypal donation confirmation window. Options include:

· “Let's Do It” campaign where you support any of our infrastructure/capacity building projects like the EMS Project

· You may designate your support toward subsidizing routine health care for a child.

· You may contribute toward an evidence-finding study like the pediatric growth indices or antibiotic-associated diarrhea study.

· Or you can simply suggest how you want your contribution to be utilized.

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