A non-governmental organisation, She Mission Initiatives (SMI), has donated hundreds of reusable sanitary pads to less-privileged students of Bright Achievers School, Ilaje, Bariga, in Lagos State. During a workshop tagged ‘Flow with pride and in dignity’ organised within the school premises, the organisation enlightened the female students on basic health concerns during menstruation. Speaking at the event, She Mission Initiatives’ Coordinator/Founder, Mrs Ozioma Onyenweaku, said statistics have shown that many female students do not know much about menstruation and do not have access to menstrual protection.
She notes that because of high cost of menstrual pads, many parents could not protect their female children during their periods. She said: “We are here to correct misconceptions about menstruation and to donate menstrual pads to the less privileged female students of Bright Achievers School. The menstrual pads we are donating are washable/reusable pads that can last up to three years depending on the use.
“Menstrual pads now cost N1,200 and many of their parents cannot afford it, so we decided to visit schools to assist less privileged female students to correct the misconception about menstruation, and to donate menstrual pads to them. “Again, many of them do not come to school when menstruating because their parents cannot afford to buy menstrual pads. So, with what we have given them, we believe that they will be able to move confidently.
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