ProposalsProposal 806
ProposalsProposal 806
Implement a project to provide sanitary pads and hygiene education to Nigerian schoolgirls, reducing period poverty, keeping girls in school, and fostering dignity. Support will enable distribution, awareness, and community engagement, with potential to expand regionally and create sustainable solutions.
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Pads for school Girls:Ending Period Poverty with Dignity
Many schoolgirls in Nigeria miss school during their periods because they can't afford sanitary pads. This leads to poor academic performance,shame and in some cases school dropout.The lack of access to access to menstrual hygiene products keep girls behind and affects their dignity.
Menstrual Health is often ignored due to stigma and a lack of funding while some NGOs support the cause,many communities are left behind.Pads are still considered a luxury for low income households and there's no enough awareness about it.
The best case outcome is that hundreds of schoolgirls in underdeserved Nigerian communities will have consistent access to sanitary pads for at least 6months which will help them stay in school,feel confident and maintain dignity.This project could also be a starting point for a larger menstrual health movement.
With 10x the funding amount, I could expand the projects to multiple regions nationwide and partner with local pad manufacturers,introduce menstrual hygiene into school curriculum and establish a reusable pad production to create jobs for women.
The project will begin with a needs assessment, followed by procurement of pads and scheduling of school outreach programs. I will lead project coordination, vendor partnerships, and school liaisons. If needed, volunteers will help with logistics and pad distribution. A simple monitoring system will track impact and feedback to measure success and guide improvements.
We’re not just handing out pads, We are using each session to teach proper hygiene, debunk menstruation myths, and foster open conversations that encourage confidence and reduce stigma. Many girls have never had access to this kind of safe, supportive education before.
The project will span 3 months. Month 1: Planning, outreach, and procurement. Month 2: School visits and pad distributions. Month 3: Follow-ups and reporting. Major delays could arise from school calendar conflicts or delivery logistics, but we’ve built in buffer time to accommodate these.
Yes, we’ve piloted this project with 50 girls in a local community. We learned that many girls miss school due to a lack of menstrual products and feel ashamed during their periods. Their positive feedback reinforced the urgency of scaling this project.
As someone who grew up in an underserved area, I understand the pain and silence surrounding period poverty. My community work and project management experience equip me to deliver this project with empathy, efficiency, and real impact.
I came up with the idea after seeing how many girls in my area miss school or use unsafe alternatives during their periods. Through community volunteer work and health advocacy, I’ve gained practical insight into the issue and built trust with local stakeholders.
I have previously organized a back-to-school drive that provided supplies to over 200 students in my community. It was entirely community-funded and managed, and I coordinated everything from planning to distribution.
This is a simple breakdown (Total: $10,000):
Pad production & procurement: $4,000
School outreach & logistics: $2,000
Hygiene education materials: $1,500
Monitoring & evaluation: $1,000
Staff & volunteer stipends: $800
Admin & contingency: $700
Implement a project to provide sanitary pads and hygiene education to Nigerian schoolgirls, reducing period poverty, keeping girls in school, and fostering dignity. Support will enable distribution, awareness, and community engagement, with potential to expand regionally and create sustainable solutions.
<aside>Submitted via Nouns Grants, a streamlined and user-friendly way to apply for small grants from Nouns. [Read more ↗](https://www.nounsgrants.com/voters)</aside>https://www.loom.com/share/31bf0cfd971d46a786f8342bd4cdf20c
Pads for school Girls:Ending Period Poverty with Dignity
Many schoolgirls in Nigeria miss school during their periods because they can't afford sanitary pads. This leads to poor academic performance,shame and in some cases school dropout.The lack of access to access to menstrual hygiene products keep girls behind and affects their dignity.
Menstrual Health is often ignored due to stigma and a lack of funding while some NGOs support the cause,many communities are left behind.Pads are still considered a luxury for low income households and there's no enough awareness about it.
The best case outcome is that hundreds of schoolgirls in underdeserved Nigerian communities will have consistent access to sanitary pads for at least 6months which will help them stay in school,feel confident and maintain dignity.This project could also be a starting point for a larger menstrual health movement.
With 10x the funding amount, I could expand the projects to multiple regions nationwide and partner with local pad manufacturers,introduce menstrual hygiene into school curriculum and establish a reusable pad production to create jobs for women.
The project will begin with a needs assessment, followed by procurement of pads and scheduling of school outreach programs. I will lead project coordination, vendor partnerships, and school liaisons. If needed, volunteers will help with logistics and pad distribution. A simple monitoring system will track impact and feedback to measure success and guide improvements.
We’re not just handing out pads, We are using each session to teach proper hygiene, debunk menstruation myths, and foster open conversations that encourage confidence and reduce stigma. Many girls have never had access to this kind of safe, supportive education before.
The project will span 3 months. Month 1: Planning, outreach, and procurement. Month 2: School visits and pad distributions. Month 3: Follow-ups and reporting. Major delays could arise from school calendar conflicts or delivery logistics, but we’ve built in buffer time to accommodate these.
Yes, we’ve piloted this project with 50 girls in a local community. We learned that many girls miss school due to a lack of menstrual products and feel ashamed during their periods. Their positive feedback reinforced the urgency of scaling this project.
As someone who grew up in an underserved area, I understand the pain and silence surrounding period poverty. My community work and project management experience equip me to deliver this project with empathy, efficiency, and real impact.
I came up with the idea after seeing how many girls in my area miss school or use unsafe alternatives during their periods. Through community volunteer work and health advocacy, I’ve gained practical insight into the issue and built trust with local stakeholders.
I have previously organized a back-to-school drive that provided supplies to over 200 students in my community. It was entirely community-funded and managed, and I coordinated everything from planning to distribution.
This is a simple breakdown (Total: $10,000):
Pad production & procurement: $4,000
School outreach & logistics: $2,000
Hygiene education materials: $1,500
Monitoring & evaluation: $1,000
Staff & volunteer stipends: $800
Admin & contingency: $700