FAME foundation was established to solicit, encourage and advance the social, emotional and economic wellbeing of women and girls as well as formulate programmes within the framework of national development plan with a view to enhancing the participation of women and advocate for gender parity in the society.
FAME foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.
FAME Foundation, in collaboration with Laureus Sport for Good, organized a Menstrual Health and Personal Hygiene Outreach on July 13, 2024, as part of the PLAY it DREAM it initiative.
The event was held at the IDP Camp in New Kuchingoro, Games Village, Abuja. It aimed to educate and empower internally displaced women and girls on crucial aspects of menstrual health and personal hygiene.
The outreach engaged 77 beneficiaries, including 57 women and 20 girls from the IDP camp.
Ms. Yetunde Opeloyeru led the first session, where she began by explaining menstruation as the monthly flow of blood from a woman’s vagina. Emphasizing the importance of cleanliness during menstrual periods, she highlighted the necessity of washing hands before and after changing pads, and regular bathing to maintain hygiene and prevent infections.
She also provided practical advice on using lemon as a natural deodorant alternative and stressed the significance of proper disposal of used pads to uphold a clean and safe environment.
In the second session, Ms. Chizoba ljeoma demonstrated the proper usage and disposal of disposable and reusable pads. She guided participants through the steps to ensure pads are used effectively and hygienically, including wrapping and disposing of used pads in a waste bin.
Ms. ljeoma also discussed the benefits of reusable pads, offering tips on maintenance and proper storage.
The outreach concluded with a lively question and answer session, where participants had the opportunity to seek clarification on topics related to menstrual health and personal hygiene. The event was well-received, leaving the women and girls with valuable knowledge and practical skills to enhance their personal hygiene practices.
The Menstrual Health and Personal Hygiene Outreach proved to be a success, effectively educating and empowering its participants and fostering a positive impact on their health and well-being.