Pad Bank Movement Launched on World Menstrual Hygiene Day to End Period Poverty
The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day at Isolog College in Akute, Ogun State, under the theme “The Pad Bank Movement: Ending Period Poverty Together.” Founder Theresa Moses described menstruation as a natural process and urged schools, governments, businesses, parents and community groups to set up sustainable Pad Banks in schools. Moses highlighted that period poverty forces many Nigerian girls to miss school, withdraw from social activities or resort to unsafe alternatives due to lack of sanitary products. She explained that the Pad Bank Movement has already reached over 10,000 girls and women with menstrual health education, advocacy and pad distribution across rural and underserved areas. Media expert and life coach Amina Omoike led an educational session on busting harmful myths, promoting accurate information and addressing related challenges such as access to clean water and proper sanitation. Participants were encouraged to speak up, support one another and treat menstruation with pride and dignity. The Foundation also acknowledged its corporate and media partners for supporting menstrual health awareness and girls’ empowerment initiatives. Their collaboration demonstrates that ending period poverty requires a united effort from schools, businesses, civil society and communities.
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