Join us as we provide menstrual hygiene kits, mentorship, books, and emotional support to young girls across communities.
Our Story
“It’s A Girl Thing” is initiative by Aondongusha Uchi Memorial Foundation (NGO) began in 2014 with a mission to ensure that no girl misses school, or develops an infection due to poor menstrual Hygiene and to also eradicate shame and restrictions around talks about menstrual health.
Impact so far:
Reached 13,000+ girls
Distributed 13,000+ books
- Given out 6,500+ essentials for hygiene.
Conducted school and community outreach nationwide
Growing network of dedicated volunteers
What We do
Menstrual Hygiene Support
School & Community Outreach
Girl Child Empowerment
“It’s A Girl Thing” Workshops
Meet YOur TEAM
DR FAVOUR AGESA
Medical Practitioner
DR ANDREW IORKYAAN
Senior Registrar, NHA
STEPHANIE UCHI
Facilitator
Testimonials
“Their sessions helped me understand my body for the first time.”
BENEFITS AGESA
Student
IMPACT NUMBERS
Working our way through, One girl and a pack at a time.
GIRLS REACHED
Schools Visited
Books Donated
ESSENTIALS
Every Girl Deserves Dignity.
Every Girl Deserves Education.
Every Girl Deserves Support.
WORTHY MENTION
AMB. DR. MRS NIMI BRIGGS
Founder & Sponsor:
The Real Shima Charity Foundation
& St. Patrick Charity & Love Foundation
Through the "It's a Girl Thing" initiative She has empowered more than 3,000 girls contributing more than 12,000 items in a year's period.
GIRL GEAR BOOKLET
Sponsor the book for free distribution to the young and growing girls. The book is designed to answer some personal questions and guide the girls through difficult conversations and situations.
