Empowering the Girl Child: Building Confidence, Dignity, and Hope

Programme Start Date of Empowering Girl Child: 18th June

Last week marked a powerful milestone in our shared commitment to the well-being and empowerment of young girls in Sagamu. Beginning on 18th June, the Empowering the Girl Child programme—led by the Sagamu Youth Association in partnership with the Friends of Ronzls Foundation—successfully reached thousands of secondary school girls with education, support, and dignity.

Over the course of the programme, more than 6,000 secondary school girls each received at least one pack of sanitary pads, alongside vital education on menstrual health and hygiene. This initiative was not just about distribution—it was about restoring confidence, breaking stigma, and ensuring that no girl is held back because of menstruation.

A Partnership Making Real Impact

We are deeply grateful for this beautiful and impactful collaboration with the Sagamu Youth Association. Together, we are creating meaningful change—one girl at a time.

A heartfelt appreciation goes to President Gbenga AmbEasy and his incredible team for initiating and driving this project with passion and dedication. Their leadership and commitment were truly inspiring and instrumental to the programme’s success.

Day One: Breaking the Silence

On Day One, the team visited seven secondary schools across Sagamu, engaging directly with students and creating safe spaces for learning and open conversations about menstruation.

Schools visited on Day One included:

• Remo Secondary School

• Soyindo High School

• Batoro High School

• Offin High School

• Methodist Comprehensive High School

• Sagamu High School

• Makun High School

Every participating girl received a sanitary pad and gained valuable knowledge about the menstrual cycle, hygiene practices, and self-care. These conversations helped challenge myths, reduce fear, and empower the girls with confidence and dignity.

Day Two: Knowledge, Confidence, and Curiosity

Day Two was equally impactful, as the programme continued in seven additional secondary schools in Sagamu. It was heartwarming to witness the enthusiasm and confidence with which the girls asked questions—eager to learn, grow, and break the long-standing silence around menstrual health.

• OGD Secondary School

• Agbejilere Community Secondary School

• Remo Divisional Secondary School

• Muslim Secondary School

• Community School, Odelemo

• St. John’s School, Odelemo

The level of engagement reaffirmed how essential these conversations are. Many girls left with a clearer understanding of their bodies, their cycles, and how to manage menstruation with confidence and dignity.

Growing Confidence, Preserving Dignity

One of the most rewarding outcomes of this programme was seeing how knowledge transformed attitudes. Understanding menstrual health is a crucial step toward self-esteem, school attendance, and long-term empowerment. This is how confidence begins to grow—and how dignity is preserved.

Gratitude and Looking Ahead

As we wrapped up the final day of the Empowering the Girl Child programme, our hearts were filled with gratitude. We thank every volunteer, educator, partner, and supporter who made this initiative possible.

Together, we are:

• Breaking menstrual stigma

• Promoting health and hygiene

• Empowering the next generation of confident young women

This was truly a beautiful and impactful journey—and just the beginning of many more to come.

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