By Israel Adamu, Jos
Fifty adolescent girls in Jos, Plateau State, have been trained on menstrual health and hygiene management, including the production and use of eco-friendly reusable menstrual pads.
The training was organised by the IYALI Hope Community Centre in partnership with A Child’s Hope Foundation and held across the Jos Christian Refuge for Children Foundation (JCRFCF) and Simiji Girl-Child Foundation.
Participants were taught practical skills in producing, using, and maintaining reusable sanitary pads as part of efforts to promote sustainable menstrual hygiene practices.They also received training manuals designed specifically for adolescent learners to enhance understanding and engagement. At the end of the programme, each participant was given a pack of reusable pads, a storage bag, and a copy of the manual.
Lead facilitator, Oluwaseyi Anreti Adeolowu, said the initiative promotes a shift toward environmentally friendly menstrual products, noting that disposable sanitary pads contribute significantly to environmental pollution.She said reducing such waste is important in addressing challenges such as climate change and drainage blockages.
An assistant director at JCRFCF, Mary Choji, commended the initiative, describing it as impactful in improving menstrual hygiene knowledge among girls in the facility. She said the provision of reusable pads would help beneficiaries apply what they learned and adopt healthier, more sustainable practices.The organisers said the programme is aimed at empowering vulnerable adolescent girls with life skills while encouraging environmentally sustainable hygiene practices.
