Pilot Period Poverty Reduction Campaign - Nigeria Grateful and thankful to our donors, the Team and Dr Paulinius Essien (our Chief Medical Director ) for all the support towards the commencement of the Period Poverty Reduction Campaign targeted at rural public schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A cross section of Ascending Health Foundation team (Nigeria)- an affilaite of Bridging-Health Int'l (U.S.A) enbarked on this health intervention drive. Dr Imabong of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital - Dept of Pediatrics graciously gave the lecture on menstrual hygiene and need to dymystify menstatration and any associated stigma typical in some rural communities. In her address, she urged the boys to be supportive and understanding of a girl who gets stained from menstral fluid. The boys were causioned not to make jest of such situations in the school or community. In a bid to embrace the boys, Dr Imabong also lectured on Oral health hygiene. A topic applicable to both gender. The lecture concluded with the girls being presented with Sanitary Pads and the boys were presented with tooth brushes and tooth paste. Ascending Health Foundation team distributed questioniares to the pupils and gathered data to ensure evidenced -based intervention. The World Health Organization(WHO) has called for menstrual health to be framed and addressed as a health and human rights issues, not merely a hygiene issue. (WHO,2024). Ascending Health Foundation team lead by the Executive Director - Engr Nsisuk Owoh in the company of other executives and team members proceeded with a call to action. - School champions were identified for further advocacy and campaign within the school and communities which will be spear headed by one of the Executives- Uforo Etim. The journey continues.... ; as the team traverse other rural public schools across the state on the pilot outreach.
Reference
WHO Health and Rights. (2022). World Health Organization.(WHO) WHO Statement on Menstrual Health and Rights. (2022). World Health Organization.(WHO). Retrieved from
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On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. Ascending Health Foundation(Nigeria) celebrating with the girls and further creating awareness and advocating on Girl's Right.
Period Poverty Reduction Campaign (PPRC) at Gilgal International School Mbiabong (Shelter Afrique extension) Akwa Ibom State - Nigeria 2024.
Period Poverty Reduction Campaign (PPRC) at Apostolic Seconday School Nsit Ibom Akwa Ibom State - Nigeria 2024.
Period Poverty Reduction Campaign (PPRC) at Community Seconday School Ikono Uyo Akwa Ibom State - Nigeria 2024.
Pilot Period Poverty Reduction Campaign (PPRC) - Adadia Community Secondary School - Uruan L.G.A Akwa Ibom State - Nigeria 2024.
