In rural Nigeria, 1 in 4 girls drops out of school before finishing secondary education, with early marriage and lack of resources as key factors. Many also face poor menstrual health support, leading to missed school days. The S.H.E project will provide life skills training, health education, and learning materials for 500 rural girls across Kogi, Nasarawa, and Benue States. This will reduce school dropouts, improve menstrual hygiene, and give girls tools to secure a better future.
Rural girls in Nigeria face high dropout rates due to poverty, child marriage, and lack of menstrual health support. Many walk long distances to school without proper safety or learning resources. According to UNICEF, 10.5 million Nigerian children are out of school, with girls in rural areas most affected. Without timely support, these girls risk losing their chance for education, independence, and better health.
The S.H.E project combines education, health, and skills training to create lasting opportunities for rural girls. It will supply sanitary pads, textbooks, and bicycles to reduce barriers to school attendance. Girls will also join life skills sessions covering reproductive health, vocational training, and self-confidence building. By reducing school dropouts and giving practical skills, the project will open safer and healthier paths to education and future livelihoods.
With steady school attendance, access to health education, and practical skills, rural girls will be able to delay early marriage, gain literacy, and learn trades that can sustain their families. Educated girls are more likely to raise healthy children and contribute to their communities. The project will plant a foundation for intergenerational change, as these 500 girls will grow into women who influence others, creating ripple effects that extend beyond their households.
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