Foundation, Access Bank offer educational, social support to vulnerable girls

The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, in collaboration with Access Bank, has extended its humanitarian footprint to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Abuja, Benue and Nasarawa States, delivering critical support to vulnerable girls and women under the “Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0” initiative.

The four-day outreach, held from February 6 to 9, 2026, covered Area 1 IDP Camp in Durumi, Abuja; Ortese IDP Camp in Benue State; and Kadarko IDP Camp in Nasarawa State. The intervention focused on promoting menstrual hygiene, supporting education, and providing basic welfare supplies to displaced residents.

Beneficiaries received reusable sanitary pads, exercise books, writing materials, food items, and other essential supplies designed to ease the daily hardships faced in the camps. Organisers said the goal was not only to meet immediate needs but also to safeguard the dignity and educational continuity of young girls affected by displacement.

Convener of the Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, said the programme was rooted in the belief that no girl should lose her confidence or educational opportunities because of her menstrual cycle or living conditions.

“Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 is about restoring dignity, confidence, and opportunity to girls and women who have been displaced. Menstrual hygiene is not a privilege; it is a basic right. Through this partnership with Access Bank, we are not only providing reusable pads but also hope, education, and reassurance that these girls are seen and supported,” Moses stated.

She explained that the inclusion of school materials and food supplies was intentional, reflecting a broader approach to empowerment that goes beyond menstrual products alone.

“Menstrual support must go hand in hand with education and welfare,” she added, stressing that holistic interventions are crucial in IDP settings where access to basic services remains limited.

The Foundation described its collaboration with Access Bank as a model for impactful corporate-social partnerships, noting that private sector support is vital in driving sustainable grassroots initiatives.

Camp officials and beneficiaries commended the outreach, describing it as timely and life-changing, particularly for girls who often miss school due to a lack of menstrual products and essential learning materials.

Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 forms part of the Foundation’s ongoing nationwide campaign against period poverty, with plans underway to expand the programme to additional IDP camps and underserved communities across Nigeria.