INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

In commemoration of the International Women Day on the 8th of March, Pad-Up partnered with @browncongroup to sensitize women in Kabusa Village, Abuja, Nigeria on Menstrual Empowerment. Choosing to challenge gender bias. Our partners @browncongroup were super awesome in the provision of sanitary material, wrappers and face masks to the women.…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MONTH

Happy New Year & Month We got involved with a truckload of activities that keeping you up to date was a struggle. However, we’re back and we’ll be showing you everything we’ve done behind the scenes. We remain dedicated in lending our voice and using our platform to create awareness on…

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Padup commences training on the production of reusable sanitary pads for inmates

Padup Commences Training on the Production of Reusable Sanitary Pads for Inmates Suleja, Niger state Pad Up Menstrual and Sensitization Initiative has commenced the training of ex inmates and some female staffs of Suleja Correction Centre on the production of reusable sanitary pads for inmates. The training which commenced on Monday,…

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How Educated Are the Average Women in Nigeria Regarding Menstruation?

Demographic characteristics revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 15 years. Mothers’ (67%) were the main source of menstruation-related information. Majority (77.7%) of our respondents never had a class or session regarding menstruation-related education in their schools. About (44%) knew that menstruation is a physiological phenomenon while 60.2% knew that…

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Period Don’t Stop Pandemic: Pad Up Impacts Over 300 Girls In Lagos
Pad Up setting up in Surulere, Lagos

Period Don’t Stop Pandemic: Pad Up Impacts Over 300 Girls In Lagos

In partnership with Ishk Tolaram Foundation, Pad Up Africa carried out a one-day sensitization campaign in Surulere, Lagos on Saturday, 18 July 2020. This campaign which was tagged ‘Period Don't Stop for Pandemic’, is part of Pad Up Africa’s effort to support the government in its fight against the dreaded Covid-19…

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My School Toilet Story

Toilet Story: A spotlight on Government Secondary School, Kabusa, FCT-Abuja Toilets are important aspect of healthy environment and sanitation. As already known, it is responsible for the proper disposal of human feces and urine which are daily human body wastes. The availability of toilets around us ensures healthy disposal and their…

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