Giveherone Pad: Tackling Menstrual Waste and Empowering Girls in Gboko

Abstract

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) remains a critical yet under-addressed public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, particularly among adolescent girls in rural settings. Inadequate access to affordable menstrual products, limited menstrual health education, persistent stigma, and unsafe disposal practices expose girls to preventable health risks, environmental hazards, and social exclusion.
This article presents a mid-term impact case study of the GiveHerOne Pad project, a community-based preventive health intervention implemented in Gboko between August 2025 and April 2026. Anchored in the principles of community health and preventive medicine, the project integrates menstrual health education, skills development in reusable pad production, environmental sustainability, and community-led menstrual waste management systems.