Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation on Tuesday marked its first anniversary with a humanitarian outreach that underscored its growing footprint in advancing menstrual health and girl child empowerment across Nigeria.
The anniversary event, held on April 7, 2026, at the Area 1 Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Durumi, Abuja, drew volunteers, partners and beneficiaries, as the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to restoring dignity and promoting access to menstrual hygiene resources among vulnerable populations.
Leading the outreach were the Abuja Coordinator, Mrs. Blessing Amos, and her Benue State counterpart, Mrs. Salome Alamoh, who mobilised volunteers and partners to deliver support materials and educational sessions to displaced girls and women at the camp.
Within one year of operations, the foundation disclosed that it has reached over 10,000 girls and women across the Federal Capital Territory, Ogun, Benue and Nasarawa States through sustained grassroots interventions.
Its programmes have included the distribution of sanitary pads, exercise books, writing materials and food items, alongside menstrual hygiene education and interactive sessions designed to dismantle stigma and build confidence among beneficiaries.
Speaking at the event, Amos emphasised the urgency of sustaining interventions in underserved communities, noting that access to menstrual hygiene products remains a critical need, particularly in displacement settings.
She maintained that initiatives of the foundation are helping to close existing gaps while equipping young girls with the confidence and knowledge required to thrive despite challenging circumstances.
Also speaking, Alamoh described menstrual health as a broader public health and social development concern, stressing the need for inclusive access to essential resources and education for girls and women regardless of background.
In her remarks, the Convener, Theresa Moses, reflected on the foundation’s journey since its inception on April 3, 2025, describing the milestone as a testament to purpose driven advocacy and collective effort.
She commended volunteers, sponsors, partners and the media for their unwavering support, noting that their contributions have amplified the foundation’s reach and strengthened its impact narrative nationwide.
Looking ahead, the organisation signalled plans to deepen partnerships, expand outreach programmes and scale its interventions, with a renewed resolve to ensure that no girl is left behind in the pursuit of menstrual health, dignity and empowerment.