Nigerian Chika Nwaogu Wins $140K Grant to Boost Period Education

Chika Nwaogu from Nigeria secures a $140,000 grant for PadHer to enhance period education in Ghana. PadHer, focusing on menstrual and sexual health education for African schoolgirls, combines various engaging tools like comic books and digital games.

The grant marks a significant milestone for the initiative, aiming to reach thousands of girls in partnership with Girls Club Ghana. The program also provides reusable sanitary products and menstrual health education across schools in Ghana.

Nwaogu's innovative approach has gained international recognition, being listed in global educational platforms for its impact on girls across Africa.