Pad Me A Girl Foundation Marks One Year, Reaches 10,000 Women, Expands Menstrual Health Campaign Across Nigeria
The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation has marked its first anniversary with a humanitarian outreach at the Area 1 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Durumi, Abuja, celebrating a year of impactful interventions that have reached over 10,000 girls and women across four states in Nigeria.
The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation on Tuesday commemorated its one-year anniversary with a large-scale outreach programme in Abuja, reinforcing its commitment to menstrual health advocacy and the empowerment of vulnerable girls and women.
The anniversary event, held at the Area 1 IDP Camp in Durumi, brought together volunteers, coordinators, and partners who have contributed to the foundation’s growth since its inception on April 3, 2025.
Leading the outreach were the Abuja Coordinator, Mrs. Blessing Amos, and the Benue State Coordinator, Mrs. Salome Alamoh, alongside a team of volunteers dedicated to advancing menstrual hygiene awareness and access.
Within its first year, the foundation has impacted more than 10,000 beneficiaries across Abuja, Ogun, Benue, and Nasarawa States. Its interventions include the distribution of sanitary pads, educational materials, and food items, as well as the organisation of menstrual hygiene education sessions aimed at breaking long-standing cultural stigma.
Speaking during the outreach, Mrs. Amos underscored the importance of sustained grassroots engagement, particularly in underserved 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.
In her remarks, Mrs. Alamoh described menstrual health as a broader development issue that requires collective attention.
“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, has access to essential resources and education,” she stated.
The Convener of the foundation, Theresa Moses, reflected on the organisation’s journey over the past year, noting that its achievements represent a growing movement focused on dignity and inclusion.
“Today, we celebrate one year of purpose, passion, and impact. We are breaking barriers, restoring dignity, and promoting menstrual health awareness across multiple states,” she said.
She also commended volunteers, sponsors, partners, and media organisations for their roles in amplifying the foundation’s mission and extending its reach.
The outreach at the IDP camp highlights the foundation’s focus on inclusivity, ensuring that vulnerable populations are not excluded from access to menstrual health resources and education.
Looking ahead, the organisation said it plans to expand its programmes, strengthen partnerships, and scale its operations nationwide as part of efforts to prioritise menstrual health and girl-child empowerment in Nigeria’s development agenda.
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