Stop Period Poverty In Nigeria (SPPIN) campaign -
May 24, 26 & 27. 2023
Sponsored by: LoanBook In collaboration with: Lagos State Education District IV
This ambitious campaign targeted four public secondary schools, impacting over 1,000 school girls.
Schedule: May 24, 2023
(12:00 PM - 2:00 PM WAT):
• Lagos City Senior Secondary School
• Wesley Girls Junior Secondary School Location: 8 McEwen Road, Sabo, Yaba
Schedule: May 24, 2023
(12:00 PM - 2:00 PM WAT):
• Lagos City Senior Secondary School
• Wesley Girls Junior Secondary School Location: 8 McEwen Road, Sabo, Yaba
May 26, 2023
(11:00 AM - 1:00 PM WAT):
• Fazil-Omar Senior Secondary School (8 Arowolo Street, Iwaya-Yaba)
• Onike Junior Secondary School (Onike Road, Yaba)
Program highlights:
• Interactive and informative menstrual hygiene education sessions
• Myth-busting and stigma-breaking discussions
• Engaging Q&A sessions
• Trivia contests with custom t-shirt prizes
• Selection of student ambassadors to liaise with our organization
• Distribution of free sanitary pads to all participants
• Pioneering distribution of menstrual cups to senior secondary school girls
Impact:
• Over 1,000 school girls educated and empowered
• Increased awareness of menstrual health and hygiene
• Introduction of sustainable menstrual products (menstrual cups)
• Establishment of ongoing connections with schools through student ambassadors
This campaign marked a significant milestone in menstrual health education and support in Nigeria.
May 27, 2023 - SPPIN Advocacy Walk
Time: 10:00 AM WAT Route: Allen Roundabout to Alausa Secretariat
As a powerful conclusion to our 2023 SPPIN campaign, we organized a public march to advocate for government action on period poverty.
Key points:
• Over 20 volunteers participated
• Raised public awareness about period poverty
• Aimed to influence policy-makers and government officials
• Demonstrated grassroots support for menstrual equity
This event showcased our commitment to combining direct aid with advocacy for systemic change.
May 27, 2023 - SPPIN Advocacy Walk
Time: 10:00 AM WAT Route: Allen Roundabout to Alausa Secretariat
As a powerful conclusion to our 2023 SPPIN campaign, we organized a public march to advocate for government action on period poverty.
Key points:
• Over 20 volunteers participated
• Raised public awareness about period poverty
• Aimed to influence policy-makers and government officials
• Demonstrated grassroots support for menstrual equity
This event showcased our commitment to combining direct aid with advocacy for systemic change.