Menstrual Cup Program
Supporting Girls’ Health, Education & Dignity
The Challenge
Period poverty remains a significant barrier for girls and women in Nigeria. Limited access to affordable menstrual products and menstrual health education can lead to missed school days, health risks, and stigma.
Our Response
We saw firsthand how period poverty was affecting girls’ education, confidence, and health. In response, we introduced a menstrual cup pilot program for girls in the community, combining access to reusable menstrual products with education about menstrual health.
When girls have access to menstrual health support, they are more likely to stay in school, protect their health, and participate fully in daily life.
By pairing education with long-lasting solutions, the program helps girls stay in school, and feel more confident in their daily lives.
The Impact
50 girls participated in the pilot program
Menstrual health education helped reduce stigma and misinformation
The girls openly discuss a topic often surrounded by stigma.
Participants shared feedback on comfort, confidence, and ongoing us.
Having access to menstrual products means girls don’t have to choose between health and education
