I used to be ashamed of even saying that I wanted to buy pad. I was socialized to be ashamed. Good thing, I know better now. I have set myself free from that bondage of shame and subtle social bullying, but I know that there are many girls out there who are still ashamed of periods. … More 2020 Global Menstrual Hygiene Day: No More Shame
The students asked a lot of questions about things bothering them concerning their menstrual cycle and health generally. A lot of misconceptions were addressed. … More School Outreach 11- Ogbomoso, Nigeria | PadATeen Project
It was a success as the volunteers mounted high, educating the students on their monthly cycle and happily taking down questions from the students. We had a total number of 107 pads distributed to these amazing teens, along with our 8 volunteers helping out to meet the work easier. … More School Outreach 10- Lagos, Nigeria | PadATeen Project
The PadATeen outreach at Ibadan Nigeria was a collaboration with Sanitary Aid NG and was held on the 28th of March, 2019 at Orogún Grammar School, Orogún. The team comprised of Miracle Abraham, Oluwatimileyin Bolawa and Olamide Odukoya who is a representative from Sanitary Aid NG. … More School Outreach 9- Ibadan, Nigeria | PadAteen Project
It was an exciting time with the girls in the school as we sensitized them on the menstrual cycle and answered their questions. They seemed to have so many questions about the menstrual cycle but we ensured we covered it to an extent. … More School Outreach 8- Tallinding, The Gambia | PadATeen Project
TMO Lagos submitted the Letter of Permission to the target school; Ayedere Ajibola Senior School, Ketu. This was to get permission to carry out the intended school outreach which was focused on educating female students on the importance of a healthy hygiene, menstrual cycle,and to distribute free pads; a project in celebration of the International … More School Outreach 6- Lagos, Nigeria | PadATeen Project
To celebrate the International Women’s Day 2018, we decided to give a health talk on menstrual cycle to secondary students and also distribute sanitary pads afterwards. We walked into Glory Baptist High School on the 26th of March 2018. It was our second time in the school, following our first school outreach in The Gambia … More School Outreach 4- Bakau, The Gambia | PadATeen Project
