ABUJA/Nigeria: Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation on Tuesday marked its first anniversary with a humanitarian outreach to the Area 1 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Durumi, Abuja, underscoring its growing role in advancing menstrual health awareness and empowering vulnerable girls and women across Nigeria.
The outreach, held on April 7, 2026, brought together volunteers, partners and coordinators of the foundation in a show of commitment to restoring dignity and promoting access to menstrual hygiene resources in underserved communities. The exercise was led by the Abuja Coordinator, Mrs. Blessing Amos, alongside her Benue State counterpart, Mrs. Salome Alamoh.
Founded on April 3, 2025, the organisation said it has reached over 10,000 girls and women within one year of operation, cutting across Abuja, Ogun, Benue and Nasarawa States. Its interventions include the distribution of sanitary pads, educational materials, food items, as well as sensitisation programmes aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation.
Speaking during the outreach, Mrs. Amos emphasised the urgency of sustaining grassroots interventions, particularly in vulnerable communities such as IDP camps.
“Access to menstrual hygiene products is a critical need. Initiatives like Pad Me A Girl bridge that gap while empowering young girls to thrive and embrace their potential,” she said.
On her part, Mrs. Alamoh described menstrual health as a broader development concern that requires sustained attention and inclusive policies.
“Menstrual health is not just a personal issue; it is a public health and social development priority. We must ensure that every girl and woman, regardless of her background, can access necessary resources and education,” she stated.
Convener of the foundation, Theresa Moses, reflected on the organisation’s journey, describing the milestone as a celebration of purpose and measurable impact.
“Today, we celebrate one year of purpose, passion, and impact. In just one year, we have reached over 10,000 girls and women, and we are still counting—breaking barriers, restoring dignity, and promoting menstrual health awareness across multiple states,” she said.
Moses commended the contributions of volunteers, partners and sponsors, while also acknowledging the role of the media in amplifying the foundation’s work.
“To our volunteers, your passion fuels this movement. To our sponsors and partners, your generosity makes impact possible. And to prospective supporters, the journey has just begun—you can still be part of something truly transformative. We sincerely appreciate the media for amplifying our mission and helping us reach more girls and women across Nigeria,” she added.
The anniversary outreach, she noted, reflects the foundation’s commitment to inclusivity and its determination to ensure that no girl is left behind due to lack of access to menstrual hygiene resources.
With plans underway to expand its programmes and deepen strategic partnerships, the foundation said it remains focused on scaling its impact nationwide, positioning menstrual health education and girl-child empowerment as critical components of Nigeria’s development agenda.
