TLDR

Implement a project to provide sanitary pads and hygiene education to Nigerian schoolgirls, reducing period poverty, keeping girls in school, and fostering dignity. Support will enable distribution, awareness, and community engagement, with potential to expand regionally and create sustainable solutions.

Application video

https://www.loom.com/share/31bf0cfd971d46a786f8342bd4cdf20c

Idea

Describe your project in 80 characters or less.

Pads for school Girls:Ending Period Poverty with Dignity

What is the problem or frustration you want to solve using this grant?

Many schoolgirls in Nigeria miss school during their periods because they can’t afford sanitary pads. This leads to poor academic performance,shame and in some cases school dropout.The lack of access to access to menstrual hygiene products keep girls behind and affects their dignity.

Why do you think it has yet to be solved? Is it merely a lack of funding or are there other barriers at play?

Menstrual Health is often ignored due to stigma and a lack of funding while some NGOs support the cause,many communities are left behind.Pads are still considered a luxury for low income households and there’s no enough awareness about it.

What is the best-case outcome of receiving this grant?

The best case outcome is that hundreds of schoolgirls in underdeserved Nigerian communities will have consistent access to sanitary pads for at least 6months which will help them stay in school,feel confident and maintain dignity.This project could also be a starting point for a larger menstrual health movement.

If you had access to 10x the funding amount, what could you improve? How would the outcome and impact change?

With 10x the funding amount, I could expand the projects to multiple regions nationwide and partner with local pad manufacturers,introduce menstrual hygiene into school curriculum and establish a reusable pad production to create jobs for women.

Execution

How will you carry out the project and bring it to completion?

The project will begin with a needs assessment, followed by procurement of pads and scheduling of school outreach programs. I will lead project coordination, vendor partnerships, and school liaisons. If needed, volunteers will help with logistics and pad distribution. A simple monitoring system will track impact and feedback to measure success and guide improvements.

What is an interesting (operational) detail about the project that is non-obvious to an outsider?

We’re not just handing out pads, We are using each session to teach proper hygiene, debunk menstruation myths, and foster open conversations that encourage confidence and reduce stigma. Many girls have never had access to this kind of safe, supportive education before.

What does the timeline to completion look like? Any major factors that could delay the project? Any hard deadlines you need to comply with?

The project will span 3 months. Month 1: Planning, outreach, and procurement. Month 2: School visits and pad distributions. Month 3: Follow-ups and reporting. Major delays could arise from school calendar conflicts or delivery logistics, but we’ve built in buffer time to accommodate these.

Are you already working on this project, and for how long? What have you learned?

Yes, we’ve piloted this project with 50 girls in a local community. We learned that many girls miss school due to a lack of menstrual products and feel ashamed during their periods. Their positive feedback reinforced the urgency of scaling this project.

About you

Why are you uniquely qualified to make use of this grant?

As someone who grew up in an underserved area, I understand the pain and silence surrounding period poverty. My community work and project management experience equip me to deliver this project with empathy, efficiency, and real impact.

How did you come up with the project idea? Do you have domain expertise in this area?

I came up with the idea after seeing how many girls in my area miss school or use unsafe alternatives during their periods. Through community volunteer work and health advocacy, I’ve gained practical insight into the issue and built trust with local stakeholders.

Please tell us in one or two sentences about something you achieved in the past that would be indicative of your ability to execute this project.

I have previously organized a back-to-school drive that provided supplies to over 200 students in my community. It was entirely community-funded and managed, and I coordinated everything from planning to distribution.

Budget

Please provide a rough breakdown of how you plan to spend the grant money.

This is a simple breakdown (Total: $10,000):

Pad production & procurement: $4,000

School outreach & logistics: $2,000

Hygiene education materials: $1,500

Monitoring & evaluation: $1,000

Staff & volunteer stipends: $800

Admin & contingency: $700