VIVA MENOPAUSE
The Menopause & Wellness Magazine
Brought to you by
The Sherifat Ajala Menopause Foundation (SAMF)
Submission Deadline: August 30, 2025
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE
VIVA MENOPAUSE, the Menopause & Wellness Magazine is an annual flagship publication of the Sherifat Ajala Foundation (SAMF) dedicated to breaking the silence around menopause and amplifying conversations on midlife health, lifestyle, and empowerment for African women. The magazine will be launched on World Menopause Day, October 18, 2025, and will be distributed both in print and digital formats. We hereby invite engaging, evidence-based, and empowering contributions to feature in our inaugural edition.
MAGAZINE THEME:
CROSSING MIDLIFE WITH GRACE: PERSPECTIVES ON MENOPAUSE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS
FOCUS AREAS
Include, but not limited to:
• Menopause education and lived experiences
• Women’s general and reproductive health
• Cervical and ovarian cancer
• Mental health and emotional wellness
• Fitness, nutrition, and holistic healing
• Gender policy, workplace health, and healthcare access
• Rights-based advocacy and community health initiatives
• Data-based Research (quantitative and qualitative) on women’s midlife well-being
TARGET CONTRIBUTORS
We welcome submissions from:
• Healthcare professionals (gynaecologists, endocrinologists, mental health experts);
• Wellness and fitness coaches;• Nutritionists and dieticians;
• Psychologists and counsellors;
• Researchers and academics;
• Policy experts and NGO leaders;
• Gender rights legal writers and artists;
• Survivors and storytellers
• Women and men in leadership and public service etc.
ACCEPTABLE ARTICLE TYPES
• Personal narratives and lived experiences.
• General Gender-based and wellness write-ups.
• Research and data-based articles or reports.
• Mini-academic writing
• Wellness tips and lifestyle guides.
• Policy analysis or case studies.
• Interviews with experts or advocates.
• Poetry and creative expressions.
• Book/product reviews.
• Recaps from SAMF programs or related events.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• Length: 700–1,200 words (standard articles)
• Font & Format: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing
• Referencing (if applicable): APA or Chicago Style
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Bio: Include a short bio (50–100 words), with an optional photo
• Images or Charts (optional): Must be high-resolution and properly credited
IMPORTANT DATES
• Submission Deadline: August 30, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: September 10, 2025
• Magazine Launch Date: October 18, 2025
HOW TO SUBMIT
Kindly fill the form below to submit your manuscript
RIGHTS & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
• Contributors retain rights to their work.
• By submitting, authors grant VIVAMENOPAUSE the right to publish in both
print and digital formats.
• Contributors whose articles are selected will receive a free copy of the magazine.
CONTACT & ENQUIRIES
For questions or clarifications, please contact:
Editorial Coordinator: Prof. Janet
Email: samf.editorial@vivamenopause.org
Phone: +234 706 314 8857, +234 808 878 1607
“MIDLIFE IS NOT A CRISIS, IT’S A CALLING. A TIME TO REDISCOVER POWER, PURPOSE, AND PEACE.”