GWP School Sensitization Fred Williams Memorial School – July 2024

The Caring for Girls with Period team held a sensitization outreach at Fred Williams Memorial School in Yaba, Lagos on July 11,2024. It aimed to enlighten young girls about menstrual health, the importance of hygiene, education and self-confidence.

The session had over 300 girls in attendance. The Lagos Chapter lead Lisa Numa, opened the session sharing the organization’s vision, she engaged the girls on the importance of self-confidence and the power of positive affirmations, emphasizing the need to believe in themselves and nurture their dreams.

Critical insights about menstruation covering the onset age, duration, symptoms, proper hygiene practices, and hormonal changes associated with menstruation were discussed. An engaging pad demonstration session followed, it sparked a lively interactive Q & A session from the girls who were curious and excited to volunteer, learn and share in the conversations about periods. These sessions were vital to demystify the menstrual experience for the students.

The outreach concluded successfully with interviews and picture sessions. The Caring for Girls with Period Initiative team donated three cartons of sanitary pads to the school management for emergency period situations, reinforcing the initiative’s commitment to support the students.

The Girls with Period Initiative expressed heartfelt gratitude to the management of Fred Williams School for their support and collaboration, which were instrumental in the success of this outreach.

ABOUT GIRLS WITH PERIOD INITIATIVE

Access to safe and dignified menstruation is a fundamental need for women and girls, especially those in rural areas, prisons, and among the disabled. Since its establishment, the Girls With Period Initiative has supported over 15,000 women and girls across Africa by providing sanitary and menstrual kits and educating them about menstrual healthcare, hygiene, sex education, and self-esteem, our goal is to eradicate period poverty in Africa. To support the initiative, contact us at +234 806 300 5280 or info@girlswithperiod.org.