Jos – In a significant move towards promoting sustainable menstrual hygiene, IYALI Hope Community Centre, in partnership with A Child’s Hope Foundation, has trained 50 adolescent girls from two shelters in Jos on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management.
The training, which held across Jos Christian Refuge for Children Foundation (JCRFCF) and Simiji Girl-Child Foundation, equipped the girls with practical skills in the production, use, and maintenance of reusable menstrual pads.
Participants also received a specially designed manual tailored for adolescent girls to enhance engagement and learning.
At the end of the programme, each girl was presented with a pack of reusable menstrual pads, a storage bag, and the training manual.
Speaking during the training, the Lead Facilitator, Oluwaseyi Anreti Adeolowu, stressed the urgent need for a shift to eco-friendly menstrual products.
“The time to embrace eco-friendly products, especially during menstruation, is now,” she said.
“The percentage of waste generated from disposable pads is enormous and contributes significantly to climate change, environmental pollution, and drainage blockage.”
In her remarks, Mrs Mary Choji, Assistant Director of Jos Christian Refuge for Children Foundation (JCRFCF), expressed appreciation for the initiative.
“We are grateful for this training that has improved the knowledge of the girls in our home on menstrual hygiene and the production of reusable pads.
The provision of these reusable pads will enable the children to experience the benefits of eco-friendly products,” she stated.
The programme is part of efforts to promote environmentally sustainable practices while empowering vulnerable adolescent girls with essential life skills for menstrual hygiene management.