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Breaking the Silence: Taking Menstrual Hygiene Education to Every Girl, Everywhere
By Usman Ibrahim Na Abba
Menstrual hygiene is not just a health issue; it is a matter of dignity, confidence, education, and equal opportunity. To commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day and advance our commitment to empowering girls and young women, YOSPIS team embarked on a series of outreach activities across four different locations: Waraka Centre, the Correctional Centre, WTC School, and Kaura Goje Community.
The outreach was designed to ensure that girls and young women, regardless of their background or circumstances, have access to accurate information, practical guidance, and essential menstrual hygiene materials.
Reaching Girls at Waraka Centre
Our journey began at Waraka Centre, where we donate menstrual hygiene materials to victims of sexual assault, giving them hope and restoring their dignity.
Empowering Students at WTC School
At WTC School, we engaged hundreds of adolescent girls in conversations about menstruation, myths and misconceptions, menstrual health management, and self-confidence. The students actively participated in discussions, asked questions, and shared their concerns. Hygiene materials were distributed to support them in managing their periods safely and comfortably, helping to reduce barriers that may affect their education and attendance in school.
Restoring Dignity at the Correctional Centre
At the Correctional Centre, we reached a group that is often overlooked in public health interventions. The session focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health awareness, and personal well-being. Beyond providing information, we distributed hygiene materials to support their menstrual needs. The engagement reinforced the importance of ensuring that every woman and girl, irrespective of her circumstances, has access to dignity and essential health resources.
Community Outreach in Kaura Goje
Our final stop was Kaura Goje Community, where we worked directly with girls and young women to increase awareness about menstrual hygiene and health. Community-based interventions remain crucial in addressing harmful myths and cultural stigma surrounding menstruation. Through education and the distribution of hygiene materials, we empowered participants with the knowledge and resources needed to manage their menstrual health with confidence and dignity.
Impact Beyond the Outreach
Across all four locations, one message remained clear: menstruation should never be a barrier to education, participation, confidence, or opportunity. By providing menstrual hygiene education and essential supplies, we helped break the silence, challenge stigma, and promote healthier practices among girls and young women.
This outreach was more than a series of activities—it was a movement toward creating informed, confident, and empowered girls who can thrive without limitations imposed by period poverty or misinformation.
As we continue our efforts, we remain committed to ensuring that no girl is left behind and that menstrual health and hygiene become a reality for every girl, everywhere.
Zainab Nasir Ahmad
Executive Director, YOSPIS
The outreach was designed to ensure that girls and young women, regardless of their background or circumstances, have access to accurate information, practical guidance, and essential menstrual hygiene materials.
Reaching Girls at Waraka Centre
Our journey began at Waraka Centre, where we donate menstrual hygiene materials to victims of sexual assault, giving them hope and restoring their dignity.
Empowering Students at WTC School
At WTC School, we engaged hundreds of adolescent girls in conversations about menstruation, myths and misconceptions, menstrual health management, and self-confidence. The students actively participated in discussions, asked questions, and shared their concerns. Hygiene materials were distributed to support them in managing their periods safely and comfortably, helping to reduce barriers that may affect their education and attendance in school.
Restoring Dignity at the Correctional Centre
At the Correctional Centre, we reached a group that is often overlooked in public health interventions. The session focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health awareness, and personal well-being. Beyond providing information, we distributed hygiene materials to support their menstrual needs. The engagement reinforced the importance of ensuring that every woman and girl, irrespective of her circumstances, has access to dignity and essential health resources.
Community Outreach in Kaura Goje
Our final stop was Kaura Goje Community, where we worked directly with girls and young women to increase awareness about menstrual hygiene and health. Community-based interventions remain crucial in addressing harmful myths and cultural stigma surrounding menstruation. Through education and the distribution of hygiene materials, we empowered participants with the knowledge and resources needed to manage their menstrual health with confidence and dignity.
Impact Beyond the Outreach
Across all four locations, one message remained clear: menstruation should never be a barrier to education, participation, confidence, or opportunity. By providing menstrual hygiene education and essential supplies, we helped break the silence, challenge stigma, and promote healthier practices among girls and young women.
This outreach was more than a series of activities—it was a movement toward creating informed, confident, and empowered girls who can thrive without limitations imposed by period poverty or misinformation.
As we continue our efforts, we remain committed to ensuring that no girl is left behind and that menstrual health and hygiene become a reality for every girl, everywhere.
Zainab Nasir Ahmad
Executive Director, YOSPIS
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