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"Girls are one of the most powerful forces for change in the world: When their rights are recognized, their needs are met, and their voices are heard, they drive positive change in their families, their communities, and the world"

Lily Pad Projects is an initiative set out to eradicate period poverty in low-income communities by promoting the use of Reusable sanitary Products.

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Embracing Girls' Health with Reliable Menstrual Care

Some girls reportedly lose 20% of their education for this reason, making them more likely to drop out of school altogether. Also, plastic menstrual products generate more than 200,000 tons of waste per year.  Most menstrual hygiene products are made up of plastic and are non-biodegradable, taking approximately 500 to 800 years to decompose.

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PAST AND PRESENT PROJECTS

Blossom Projects (2024)

We have been awarded a grant from Global Changemakers to fund Blossom Project 2024.

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One Girl FIve Pads Project- 1G5P

In 2020, the Sisterhood of Grace organized our first outreach after the COVID-19 pandemic to support girls in low-income communities

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Blossom Projects (2022)

In 2022, we officially launched the Blossom project for the first time

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It was highly impactful, the students learnt a new skill. Learning a new skill on how to make re- useable sanitary pad, would help them make money. The can sell and be financially independent, the project is seen as another medium of skill acquisition and girl’s empowerment; DIY (do it yourself). It is very, very impactful and it should be taken round all schools and community, it is a very good project. All girl child should be a beneficiary.-Principal.

Mrs Elenwo- Iwedi, S.I Principal, Idi- Aba, Abeokuta

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Sustainable Development Goals

Lily Pad projects support the UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote zero hunger (Goal 2), good health (Goal 3), quality education (Goal 4), gender equality (Goal 5), clean water and sanitation (Goal 6), and partnership for the goals (Goal 17). They also advocate for the use of reusable sanitary pads. What is the reason behind this?

It’s important to remember that reusable sanitary products are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and long-lasting. Research shows that disposable sanitary pads take over 500 years to decompose, leading to continuous environmental pollution. If we don’t promote the use of reusable sanitary products, the tons of disposable pads used by women and girls in Nigeria will not decompose in their lifetime, contributing to environmental degradation and climate change.

Encouraging the use of reusable sanitary products will gradually reduce sanitary pollution, which has a significant impact on the ecosystem and environmental sustainability. In a country like Nigeria, where sanitary pads are not easily accessible due to their cost, maintaining good health can be challenging.

Target Benefactors

Our primary focus is on girls and women living in low-income communities. According to the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, over 37 million Nigerian adolescent girls and women of reproductive age lack access to menstrual hygiene products due to high costs. UNICEF also reports that one in 10 African girls misses school due to their periods, which is equivalent to about 20 per cent of a school year. In Nigeria, there is a heavy tax on menstrual products, with a pack of pads costing around $1.30. Approximately 44% of the population, who are facing extreme poverty, make less than $1.90 per day.

Teaching women and girls about menstrual hygiene and how to make their own reusable sanitary pads empowers them with valuable skills and helps them save money. This means they can stay in school without having to worry about not having access to sanitary pads.

Teaching young girls how to properly maintain reusable sanitary pads involves a lot of work. It requires proper hygiene practices, which depend on access to clean water and the ability to sun-dry the used pads. The Lily Pad projects conduct regular check-ups on the girls to ensure they are maintaining proper menstrual hygiene. Providing clean water systems in low-income communities is a major step in helping women and girls use reusable sanitary pads effectively.

According to a UN report in 2014, one in 10 girls in sub-Saharan Africa missed school due to their menstrual periods. Some girls were reported to lose up to 20% of their education because of this, which increases the likelihood of them dropping out of school altogether. Plastic menstrual products create over 200,000 tons of waste annually. Most menstrual hygiene products are plastic and non-biodegradable, taking 500 to 800 years to decompose.

Poor menstrual hygiene practices do not just impact physical health, but also social and mental well-being. Proper menstrual management is a human rights issue, as inadequate menstrual hygiene denies women and girls their right to education, health, and favorable working conditions.

Finally, our initiative aims to address the socio-economic constraints caused by menstrual hygiene challenges. In low-income countries, girls frequently miss school because they lack access to sanitary products, and women may experience job losses as a result. By offering sustainable alternatives and educational programs, we hope to eliminate these barriers, creating a future where menstruation does not impede educational or employment opportunities.

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We have been awarded a grant from Global Changemakers to fund Blossom Project 2024 in partnership with the Yagazie Foundation and the Menstrual Health and Pad Bank Initiative. With the grant from Global Changemakers and the support of our partners and donors, we have empowered over 2000 girls, 200 boys, and 50 women across multiple locations in Nigeria within 6 months of starting the project.

In 2020, the Sisterhood of Grace organized our first outreach after the COVID-19 pandemic to support girls in low-income communities by distributing reusable pads. This outreach was the first of its kind and took place in three cities in Nigeria: Ikorodu (Lagos), Ilorin (Kwara), and Ibadan (Oyo). A total of 250 girls were impacted during this one-day outreach. Each girl received a pack of sanitary pads, learned how to make reusable sanitary pads, and received education on menstrual hygiene.

In 2022, we officially launched the Blossom project for the first time. The aim was to create awareness about the environmental benefits of using reusable sanitary pads. We reached approximately 270 women and girls at Urban Day Grammar School in Oyo state, Nigeria. Each participant received a pack of reusable pads and was educated on good menstrual hygiene practices. We emphasized the importance of every girl child being able to blossom regardless of her background.