ABUJA/Nigeria: The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, in partnership with Access Bank, has carried out a multi-location humanitarian outreach under the “Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0” initiative, reaching vulnerable girls and women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Abuja, Benue and Nasarawa States.
The outreach, held between February 6 and 9, 2026, covered Area 1 IDP Camp in Durumi, Abuja, Ortese IDP Camp in Benue State, and Kadarko IDP Camp in Nasarawa State, with a focus on promoting menstrual dignity, access to education and basic welfare support for displaced girls and women.
During the exercise, beneficiaries received reusable sanitary pads, exercise books, writing materials, food items and other essential supplies aimed at easing the daily challenges faced by residents of the camps.
Speaking on the initiative, the Convener of the Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, said the outreach was driven by a commitment to ensure that no girl is denied dignity or education because of her menstrual cycle or the circumstances of displacement.
“Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 is about restoring dignity, confidence and opportunity to girls and women who have been displaced. Menstrual hygiene is not a privilege; it is a basic right. Through this partnership with Access Bank, we are not only providing reusable pads but also hope, education and reassurance that these girls are seen and supported,” Moses said.
She explained that the inclusion of educational materials and food items was a deliberate effort to address the broader needs of girls in IDP camps, noting that menstrual support must go hand in hand with education and welfare to achieve lasting impact.
The Foundation described its collaboration with Access Bank as a strong example of how corporate organisations can support sustainable grassroots interventions that directly improve the lives of vulnerable populations.
Beneficiaries and camp officials expressed appreciation for the outreach, describing it as timely and impactful, particularly for young girls who often miss school due to the lack of menstrual products and basic learning materials.
According to the Foundation, the Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 initiative is part of its ongoing nationwide campaign to combat period poverty and support vulnerable girls, with plans underway to extend the programme to more IDP camps and underserved communities across Nigeria.
