Transforming Lives Starts with Investing in the Health of Women and Girls
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program advocates and supports...
Girl Child Education
Girls' education is one of the most effective ways of ending poverty in developing nations...
Family Planning
According to United Nations 2018 projection, the current population of Nigeria is estimated at 197,659,900...
Reusable Pads/Women Empowerment
Women empowerment is a burning issue over the world. Women empowerment and women equality with men is a universal issue...
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
FGM has no health benefits, and it harms girls and women o many ways. It involves removing and damaging healthy normal female genital tissue...
Breast Cancer
Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer and spread to other areas...
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Survey Duration (Months)
24%
Before Kits Distribution
8%
After Kits Distribution
72%
No Prior Knowledge About Menstruation
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56% of school girls in
Nigeria
use alternatives like
toilet tissue,
rags or cotton wool to manage
their menstruation.
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44% of Nigerian women and girls cannot afford sanitary pads priced at over N500.
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Over 37 million women and girls of reproductive age lack access to menstrual hygiene products due to financial constraints.
Our Success Stories
Lives touched...
Keep a Girl in School
HAFAI’s work has been transformative for many women and girls in Nigeria. However, a lot of girls still stay out of school because they don’t have what they need to manage their menstruation. This amounts to days of lost school, work, and opportunity. We can change that, together.
Recent Blog Posts
News and updates
TOP 5 EFFECTIVE FAMILY PLANNING METHODS
Family planning, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), empowers individuals and couples to plan and achieve their preferred number of children, including decisions about the spacing and timing
5 PROVEN WAYS TO CONFIRM THE HEPATITIS B VACCINE SAFETY DURING PREGNANCY
There are several myths and misconceptions about the Hepatitis B vaccine, however there is no evidence of any risks from vaccinating against HPV during pregnancy or nursing. Getting vaccinated against
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HPV VACCINE: PROTECTING YOU AGAINST CERVICAL CANCER
Cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. While advancements in medical technology have provided better screening and treatment options, prevention remains the most effective strategy.
