Health
Improve Access to Menstrual Health Products: Promote the use of safe menstrual products through outreach and awareness campaigns.
Enhance Sanitation Infrastructure: Advocate for the construction of clean, private, and accessible sanitation facilities in schools.
Education
Develop Educational Materials: Create and distribute informative materials such as brochures, videos, and online resources that provide accurate information on menstrual health. Provide resources and tools to nurture STEM ambitions through social platforms.
Sponsor a High-Achieving School Girl: Fund a high-achieving girl student interested in STEM disciplines through university.
Resilience
Empower Girls: Offer programs focused on life skills, self-confidence, and leadership development for girls. Facilitate partnerships with local organizations to create a robust support system for girls with menstrual health challenges.
Advocate for Policy Change: Campaign for policies that support menstrual health, including its inclusion in public health agendas. Engage with policymakers to ensure that menstrual health issues are addressed in national and local development plans.
Who We Are
The EmpowHER Project is committed to creating a supportive environment where girls can thrive, become leaders, and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
Our Mission
Our mission is to engage with girls in Nigeria, providing those in need with easy access to clean sanitary products, better education, and motivation to be resilient in all their endeavours. We seek to eradicate period poverty in Nigeria through comprehensive health initiatives, educational programs, and resilience-building activities that empower women and girls. Additionally, we aim to provide mentorship and opportunities necessary for girls to explore, engage with, and succeed in STEM disciplines.
Our Vision
We aim to create lasting, positive change among the Nigerian school girl demographic. Our vision is a Nigeria where girls have equal access to menstrual health resources, education, and support, enabling them to lead bright, healthy, empowered, and resilient lives. We strive to create a supportive environment where girls are encouraged to pursue and excel in STEM fields, contributing to societal development.
Our Goals
Partnerships: Collaborate with local/international organizations, schools, and community leaders and the Nigerian government to reach a broader audience. Holistic Approach: Promote menstrual health in Nigeria and combat period poverty, while also addressing the shortage of girls in STEM, leading to a healthier and more innovative Nigeria. Fundraising Campaigns to sponsor initiatives.