Gbenga Oloniniran A non-profit organisation, Feminine Hygiene Support, through its initiative, “Help a Girl Child,” has educated secondary school students about menstrual health and hygiene. The NGO, founded by Boluwatife Ogundoro, noted it had successfully impacted 360 young girls across three states: Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos. The initiative is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by young girls in underprivileged communities, particularly given the high cost of menstrual products, the organisation noted in a Sunday statement.
It highlighted the challenge that many girls faced from being unable to access quality sanitary pads, which negatively impacted their health and education. It noted that the FHS mission was to ensure that girls and women had the necessary resources and knowledge to manage their menstrual health confidently, without embarrassment or stigma. According to Ogundoro, the outreach for the year began on September 26, 2024, at Olopomewa Community Secondary School in Eleyele, Oyo State, where 96 students took part.
The initiative continued on September 30 at Olorunda Community High School in Abeokuta, Ogun State, benefiting 156 students, and culminated on October 11 at Reservation Senior Secondary School in Ajegunle, Lagos State, where 108 students were educated. “Each participant was given free sanitary pads and educational pamphlets with information on menstrual health, hygiene, and the importance of understanding their menstrual cycle. “Students .