Rewriting the Menopause Story for African Women
VIVA MENOPAUSE is more than a magazine — it’s a movement. Powered by the Sherifat Ajala Menopause Foundation (SAMF), we are on a mission to break the silence around menopause, empower midlife women, and ignite honest conversations about health, wellness, and purpose.
About Viva Menopause
Under the banner of “Viva Menopause,” we honor a timeless journey that has shaped societies and sparked conversations for centuries. From classical texts to modern breakthroughs in women’s health, menopause has been at once misunderstood and revered.
What began as the Menopause and Wellness Magazine has since evolved into a larger movement. The rebrand to VIVA MENOPAUSE reflects a renewed energy — celebrating the wisdom, resilience, and vitality of women navigating this pivotal chapter.
This transformation also brought with it a powerful logo:
- 🟣 Two ovals — Represent the ovaries, core to menstruation and menopause, symbolizing womanhood
- 🌿 Leaf shape — Signifies natural health and holistic living
- ✅ The “V” shape — From the Latin viva meaning “life” or “long life,” underscoring vitality beyond midlife
- ⚫ Black accent — Represents the shadow: menopause as a natural, inevitable passage
VIVA MENOPAUSE now serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation, rooted in evidence-based education, storytelling, and advocacy.
Our Mission
To inform, empower, and uplift African women through accessible menopause education, storytelling, advocacy, and holistic wellness.
We do this through:
- Publishing the VIVA MENOPAUSE Magazine
- Hosting community events, summits, and wellness programs
- Sharing lived experiences, expert insights, and creative expressions
- Collaborating with doctors, doulas, herbalists, advocates, and more
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Our Vision
A world where no woman suffers in silence — where every woman transitions through midlife with grace, dignity, and support.
Why We Exist:
For too long, menopause has been misunderstood, ignored, or stigmatized — especially across African communities. Many women navigate this life stage confused, unsupported, and unheard.
VIVA MENOPAUSE was born from a personal story — a real loss that revealed the deep gaps in menopause awareness. Our work is fueled by the belief that knowledge saves lives, and that every woman deserves clarity, care, and community as she crosses midlife.
What We Do
- Publish VIVA MENOPAUSE Magazine — launched on World Menopause Day
- Share stories and expert insights on health, nutrition, emotional wellness, and purpose
- Host programs and events for women’s health and wellness
- Collaborate with changemakers — from doctors to doulas
Who We Serve
African women aged 35+, caregivers, health professionals, community leaders, and anyone invested in transforming women’s health journeys.
Want to Get Involved?
Join the Movement
Be part of a growing network reshaping midlife health conversations across Africa. Submit an article, sponsor our work, exhibit at our events, or simply share our message.
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🕊️ In Loving Memory
VIVA MENOPAUSE was inspired by the life and loss of [Full Name], a beloved woman whose strength, kindness, and grace touched everyone around her. Her silent battle with menopause-related complications opened our eyes to the urgent need for awareness, education, and compassion around midlife women’s health.
Her story fuels our mission every day — to break the silence, empower women, and save lives.
Sherifat Ajala.
Forever in our hearts