NGO Set To Empower School Girls With Free Sanitary Pads/ Hygiene Products To Celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2018
HEAL FOR AFRICA INITIATIVE will officially launch the PATH project to
commemorate the Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD2018) on the 28th of May 2018
at Al Ansar Secondary School, New Layout, Lokoja, Kogi State.The MHD is a day set aside globally to educate young girls and ladies in
particular and the general public about Menstrual Hygiene as well as break
the stigma and clarify myths and misconceptions around Menstruation. The
event will also feature a health talk on Menstrual Hygiene, a practical
session on how to make Reusable Sanitary Pads with locally available
materials and distribution of free sanitary pads/ personal hygiene
products to participants.PATH became a child of necessity for HEAL FOR AFRICA INITIATIVE because we
have identified that in this part of the world, menstruation is perceived
as a filthy, shameful or a negative process that should not be discussed
and because of this misconception, girls have little or no access to
quality information about menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Also, school
girls have limited access to affordable and hygienic sanitary materials
thereby making them prone to infections that may affect their reproductive
health in future.To make this day a success, we will be needing Sanitary Pads, Antiseptic
Soaps and other personal hygiene products, Refreshment for 200 students,
Photo and Video coverage, Banners, Flyers, media publicity and funds to
cover other logistics.After this launch,we will proceed to repeat this same exercise in more
schools across the 3 senatorial districts in the state and beyond till we
cover Africa.HEAL FOR AFRICA INITIATIVE is an incorporated non governmental, non profit
organization committed to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) 1 – 6 via health Literacy and free medical services, women
empowerment, education for the girl child,Advocacy for women’s rights,
showing Affection and ensuring better livelihood across Africa,
especially in the slums. The PATH project will address health issues
affecting women and girls and also promotes Sexual and Reproductive Health
and Rights.It is our sincere wish that no Child stays out of school because of her
periods. We also want to empower these girls with enough knowledge to
prepare them for a healthy womanhood.If you wish to support us, Kindly call Dr Kel 08037926500 or send an email
to pathproject@healforafrica.orgYou can also follow us on our social media platforms for more updates
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