Menstrual Health Education
- ›Basic understanding of menstruation
- ›Menstrual cycle awareness
- ›Hygiene practices during menstruation
- ›Breaking myths and stigma
Toolkit
Pad-A-Girl School Implementation Toolkit
A practical guide for schools, facilitators, and partners delivering menstrual health education and dignity support to adolescent girls across Nigeria.
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Introduction
A structured approach to menstrual dignity in schools.
The Pad-A-Girl School Implementation Toolkit provides a clear, practical framework for improving menstrual hygiene management (MHM), reducing stigma, and ensuring that no girl misses school due to a lack of menstrual products or information.
Purpose of the toolkit
- ›Improve menstrual health education in schools
- ›Reduce stigma and misinformation around menstruation
- ›Support distribution of menstrual hygiene products where available
- ›Strengthen confidence and school attendance among adolescent girls
- ›Equip facilitators with simple, practical teaching tools
Who it's for
- ›Teachers and school health educators
- ›Community facilitators
- ›NGO partners and volunteers
- ›School administrators
- ›Youth mentors
Core components
Four pillars of the program.
Dignity & Confidence Building
- ›Promoting self-esteem among girls
- ›Addressing shame and cultural stigma
- ›Encouraging open conversations
Hygiene & Product Use
- ›Safe use of sanitary pads and alternatives
- ›Proper disposal methods
- ›Hygiene management in school settings
School Support System
- ›Creating safe spaces for girls
- ›Teacher sensitization
- ›Emergency support for girls during menstruation
Implementation approach
Five steps from engagement to follow-up.
- 1
School Engagement
Meet school leadership, identify focal teachers, and schedule sessions.
- 2
Sensitization Session
Introduce menstrual health basics and address stigma and myths.
- 3
Practical Training
Demonstrate hygiene practices and provide product usage guidance.
- 4
Distribution
Provide dignity kits — pads, soap, pants, and other essentials — where applicable.
- 5
Follow-up
Monitor attendance impact and gather feedback from girls and teachers.
Key messages
- Menstruation is natural and not shameful.
- No girl should miss school because of her period.
- Dignity is a right, not a privilege.
Expected outcomes
- ✓Improved menstrual health knowledge
- ✓Reduced absenteeism among girls
- ✓Increased confidence and participation in school
- ✓Reduced stigma in school communities
Bring Pad-A-Girl to your school.
Download the toolkit or get in touch to partner with TIJCEF on implementation in your community.