Today, Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation proudly marks its first anniversary, celebrating a year of dedication, service, and transformative impact.
The milestone was commemorated with a humanitarian outreach held on April 7, 2026, at the Area 1 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Durumi, Abuja, reaffirming the foundation’s commitment to promoting menstrual health, restoring dignity, and empowering vulnerable girls and women across Nigeria.
The outreach was led by the Abuja Coordinator, Mrs. Blessing Amos, alongside the Benue State Coordinator, Mrs. Salome Alamoh, supported by the foundation’s committed volunteers and partners who have played a vital role in advancing its mission.
Over the past year, Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation has directly reached over 10,000 girls and women across Abuja, Ogun, Benue, and Nasarawa States, a number that continues to grow. The foundation has distributed sanitary pads, exercise books, writing materials, food items, conducted menstrual hygiene education, and hosted interactive sessions aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation. These initiatives equip beneficiaries with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to manage their health with dignity.
Mrs. Blessing Amos, Abuja Coordinator, stressed the importance of sustaining grassroots interventions, particularly in vulnerable communities like IDP camps.
“Access to menstrual hygiene products is a critical need. Initiatives like Pad Me A Girl bridge that gap while empowering young girls to thrive and embrace their potential,” she said.
Mrs. Salome Alamoh, Benue State Coordinator, highlighted the expansion of the foundation’s reach:
“Menstrual health is not just a personal issue; it is a public health and social development priority. We must ensure that every girl and woman, regardless of her background, can access necessary resources and education.”
In her speech, the Convener of the Foundation, Theresa Moses, reflected on the foundation’s journey since its inception on April 3, 2025.
“Today, we celebrate one year of purpose, passion, and impact. In just one year, we have reached over 10,000 girls and women, and we are still counting, breaking barriers, restoring dignity, and promoting menstrual health awareness across multiple states,” she said.
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to volunteers, sponsors, and partners: “To our volunteers, your passion fuels this movement. To our sponsors and partners, your generosity makes impact possible. And to prospective supporters, the journey has just begun, you can still be part of something truly transformative. We sincerely appreciate the media for amplifying our mission, sharing our story, and helping us reach more girls and women across Nigeria. We are not just celebrating a milestone, we are building a movement. One mission. One movement. Endless impact. And yes… we are just getting started.”
Over the past year, the foundation has consistently championed menstrual hygiene awareness, girl-child dignity, and reproductive health education, reaching underserved and vulnerable communities. The anniversary outreach at Area 1 IDP Camp symbolizes the foundation’s commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that no girl is left behind due to lack of access to menstrual hygiene resources.
Looking ahead, the foundation plans to expand its programs, deepen partnerships, and scale its impact to reach even more girls and women across Nigeria, ensuring that menstrual health education and empowerment remain a top priority in national development efforts.
