Valentine’s Day: NGO sensitizes students on menstrual hygiene

The Development Initiative for Youth, Excellence, Progress, and Stability, has organized a sensitization program for students at Gwarinpa Secondary School to educate them on menstrual hygiene and the true meaning of Valentine’s Day. Speaking during the sensitization on Friday, Ambassador Courage Chigere Uchechi said the program was designed to promote awareness and understanding among students […]

The Development Initiative for Youth, Excellence, Progress, and Stability, has organized a sensitization program for students at Gwarinpa Secondary School to educate them on menstrual hygiene and the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.

Speaking during the sensitization on Friday, Ambassador Courage Chigere Uchechi said the program was designed to promote awareness and understanding among students about menstrual health and hygiene, as well as to encourage them to adopt healthy habits and practices.

She emphasized the importance of Valentine’s Day, stressing that it is not just a day for romantic love, but also a day to show love, kindness, and compassion to oneself and others.

During the program, students were given sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene products, and were encouraged to speak out and seek help if they were facing any challenges related to their menstrual health.

“Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, but for everyone to share love, kindness, and compassion. “It’s about being patient, persevering, and showing empathy towards one another.”

Responding, the Vice principal, GSS qwarinpa Secondary school, Bilkisu Ibrahim applauded the Development Initiative for Youth, Excellence, Progress and stability for organizing a sensitization program for students on Valentine’s Day, teaching them about menstrual hygiene, and health.

In her remarks, the Principal commended the initiative and emphasized the importance of educating students on these critical issues.

She encouraged the students to feel free to discuss their menstrual health concerns with trusted individuals, assuring them that the school would provide support and care.

“We appreciate the Development Initiative for Youth, Excellence, Progress and stability for this timely program,” the Principal said.

“We will ensure that our students are well-informed and empowered to take care of their menstrual health. We encourage them to speak out and seek help whenever they need it.”

One of the students, Ajah Nneoma Faith expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn about menstrual hygiene and the true meaning of Valentine’s Day, saying by celebrating Valentine’s Day in this way, she hoped to make it a day to remember to love and care shown to oneself and those around them.

Another student, Buba Theresa Tella, expressed her gratitude for the timely sensitization program on menstrual hygiene, sharing how it has empowered her to take pride in herself and overcome her previous struggles with shame and absenteeism.

“I used to feel so shy and embarrassed when I was on my period,” she said. “I would often stay home from school because I didn’t know how to manage my menstrual health. But after this sensitization program, I feel more confident and empowered.”

She thanked the organizers of the program, saying that it has made a significant impact on her life.

“I’m not going to miss school anymore because of my period,” she said.

“I’m going to take pride in myself and take care of my menstrual health.”