01/06/2026
Breaking the Silence, Ending Period Poverty!
To commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, On 29 May 2029, Harsco Media and Communications, in partnership with the Councillor representing Obibiezena Ward, Hon. Ngozi Ohaka Funmilayo, reached over 500 girls across Fountain Hills High School, John F. Kennedy Secondary School Obibiezena, and St. Theresa's Comprehensive School with sanitary hygiene products and menstrual health education.
The outreach went beyond the distribution of sanitary pads. Medical professionals engaged students on menstrual hygiene, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), and personal wellbeing, empowering them with knowledge to make informed decisions about their health. Additional hygiene materials, including disinfectants and deodorants, were also donated to the schools.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Ngozi Ohaka Funmilayo emphasized the need to end period poverty and ensure that no girl misses school or opportunities because of menstruation.
Director of Harsco Media and Communications, Harriet Ijeomah, noted that the initiative reflects the organization's commitment to promoting girls' health, education, and gender equality, adding that she has championed menstrual hygiene support for rural girls for over seven years.
Together, we can create a world where menstruation is never a barrier to education, dignity, or opportunity.