Help Girls in School Get Reusable Sanitary Pads

Dear donors,

Thank you for your continued support toward ensuring that schoolgirls in underserved communities do not miss their education because of menstrual poverty. Your generosity has made it possible for us to take another strong step forward in this mission.

With your support, we successfully distributed 48 bags of high-quality reusable sanitary pads to 40 students and 8 teachers of Government Secondary School (GSS) Karu, Abuja. Each bag contained 20 reusable pads and 10 pant liners designed to last for several years. The students expressed deep joy and relief, noting that the pads will help them stay in school during their periods without fear, shame, or the health risks associated with using unsafe materials. Teachers also voiced their appreciation and shared that this intervention came at a critical time, as many of their students still struggle silently due to the lack of menstrual products.

The impact of this project is already visible. Girls who previously missed classes during their periods can now attend school consistently. They are learning how to manage their menstrual health with confidence and dignity. Teachers have also encouraged us to broaden the scope of the project. With nearly 3,000 students in the school, there is still a large number of girls who need support. The teachers further suggested that we include boys in basic menstrual hygiene education so they can better understand the process and offer support instead of stigmatizing girls when they experience period stains.

While our progress is encouraging, the need remains overwhelming. Thousands of girls in low-income communities across Abuja still face the same persistent challenge: they cannot afford sanitary pads. Many continue to use rags, paper, leaves, or other unsafe options, putting them at risk of infections, embarrassment, and lost learning time. Without expanded support, these girls will continue to fall behind academically, and many eventually drop out, increasing their vulnerability to early marriage, exploitation, and long-term poverty.

Your continued support is vital to sustaining and expanding this transformative work. Every additional contribution helps us reach more girls, strengthen menstrual hygiene education, and equip entire schools with the resources they need to keep girls learning without interruption. Together, we can ensure that no girl is left behind simply because of her period.

With great appreciation,

Joy Ojochogwu Etubi
Project Leader

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