Every month, thousands of Nigerian girls miss school due to lack of menstrual hygiene products, risking their education and health. This project provides 5,000 reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health education to 600 girls, ensuring they attend school with dignity and confidence. By combining sustainable products with local production, we empower girls and create jobs for women in the community.
Many girls cannot afford disposable pads and rely on unsafe alternatives like rags or leaves, causing infections, shame, and absenteeism. On average, girls miss 4-5 school days per month, falling behind academically and increasing dropout risk. Without intervention, this cycle perpetuates gender inequality and poverty. Access to safe, sustainable menstrual care is a solvable barrier to education and empowerment.
We will train women's cooperatives to produce high-quality, reusable pads from local fabrics, creating local jobs. Each of the 600 girls will receive 8 pads and attend workshops on menstrual health, hygiene, and body autonomy. This approach ensures sustainable access to products, builds skills in the community, and empowers girls to manage menstruation safely while remaining in school, strengthening both health and education outcomes.
Girls will attend school consistently, improving academic performance and retention through secondary school. The project reduces infections, stigma, and absenteeism while fostering confidence and knowledge. Local production ensures economic empowerment for women and a sustainable supply of hygiene products, creating lasting benefits for girls, families, and the community, and breaking cycles of poverty for future generations.
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