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Flow With Dignity school tour Outreach

About 1.8 billion girls and women of reproductive age menstruate every month globally and millions are denied a dignified healthy way of managing their monthly flow. Research has shown that girls of the 21st century start puberty as early as 8 years and more than 80% of girls got deflowered at a very tender age with none or proper sex education. The flow with dignity School tour is focused on sex education and promoting healthy menstrual hygiene practices. Sex education is important because it helps young people gain the information and skills they need to make the best decisions for themselves about sex and relationships throughout their lives. It also enhances young people's understanding and improves their attitudes about sexual and reproductive health and behavior.

Poor menstrual hygiene, however, can pose serious health risks, like reproductive and urinary tract infections which can result in future infertility and birth complications. Neglecting to wash hands after changing menstrual products can spread infections, such as hepatitis B and thrush. It is therefore very important for our girls to be adequately knowledgeable about menstrual hygiene.

In lieu of all the above, this project is designed to enable girls grow into a better woman than the society will probably shape them to be.

The flow with dignity school tour 2023 sensitized 700 girls across 4 selected schools in the rural communities, outskirts of Ibadan City.

THE TOUR COVERED

Enlightenment on menstrual hygiene, breaking and claryfing myths, misconceptions associated with menstruation.

demonstrations on proper disposal of menstrual waste and its environmental impact.

A session on self-care and stress management techniques during menstrual periods.

A small exhibition showcasing different types of menstrual products, their usage, and benefits.

A tutorial on how to track menstrual cycles using a calendar or mobile app.

A storytelling session where girls can share their experiences and challenges related to menstrual hygiene.

A hands-on session on how to properly wash and care for menstrual products.

Sex education

Donation of free sanitary pads and other hygiene products.

Distribution of sex education/ menstrual hygiene booklet.

The outreach took place at schools in rural communities in outskirts of Ibadan. Schools visited are:

Ido Community High School Ido.

Akufo High School, Akufo Village.

Community Grammar School Akanran village.

Anglican Grammar School, Ojebode village.

The flow with dignity school tour symbolizes hope, compassion and the belief in a brighter future for the Girls. We provided essential sanitary pads to underprivileged Girls, empowering them to manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence . The outreach did not only alleviatea significant burden but has also opened doors to Education and opportunities that otherwise would have been inaccessible. And the smiles on the faces of the girls gave us so much joy.
It is our hope and target to be able to reach up-to 5000 girls in the rural communities next year.

Female Roundtable 2.0

Nigeria’s underdevelopment regarding the status of women is due to a long history of colonial exploitation and oppression from pre-colonial times in the early 21st century, the rise and status of women in Nigeria has continually evolved. However, the image of a helpless, oppressed and marginalized group had undermined proper study and little recognition has been granted to the various integral functions that Nigeria women have performed throughout history.

The second edition of the female round table is focusing on all that is involved in being a Nigerian woman in the 21st century. It is a platform for women from different parts of Nigeria to come together, interact, share experiences, connect, lift each other beyond the heavy presence of patriarchy in Nigeria. This platform is to aid women development as the social role of women in Nigeria varies according to religious , cultural and geographic factors. Many Nigerian cultures see women solely as mothers, sisters, daughters and wives. Women in northern Nigeria are more likely to be secluded in the home than women in southern Nigeria who tend to participate more in
public life.

Therefore through the female round table 2.0 women would come together to tell their Nigerian story. Their stories in a patriarchal society like Nigeria where certain gender expectations exist, being a woman comes with a lot of responsibilities, restrictions and high expectations. Also for
them to review how the status of women has evolved over the years and what they should aspire to attain in years to come.

The female round table event is designed to be interactive, this edition will not be an exception. Moreso, a keynote speaker and team of 5 high achieving women panelist will engage the theme. This program is aimed at energizing Nigerian women on the need to look forward to a brighter future, on the need to do better, on need to raise above all prejudice/patriarchy, unity of purpose to achieve an all round development.

Female Roundtable 1.0

The Female Roundtable event is projected to be an annual programme, which aims at raising a generation of confident and high achieving women in our society. It is to serve as a platform where young women can have a solid interactive session with older women who are successful in their own rights.

The event is aimed at creating a mentoring platform for young women so they can be equipped with the necessary knowledge to navigate the challenges they may encounter.

The first edition of the female roundtable event took place on the second of July 2021. The theme of discussion was ” A woman winning through life; Confidence, leadership and growth. This theme is a tripartite of important components necessary for a woman to win at life.

During the discussion at the roundtable, the keynote speaker and a team of high achieving panelists engaged the theme, demystifying the road blocks holding women back.

IMPACTS

Through the platform the female Roundtable event presents, women from Different backgrounds were able to meet and Empower each other through their stories and experiences.

Women at the female Roundtable 1.0 were able to speak with a voice, stand as one irrespective of their political ideology, religious views or ethnic group

Young Women at the event were able to understand the importance of unity of purpose. That women should work as women to bring more value as united front as ordinary women compete against each other but exceptional women empower each other.

It presented an avenue for women to come together to discuss issues that affects them without barriers.

At the female Roundtable 1.0, young women were bountifully enriched firsthand with experiences from older women which will in turn shape their own life choices

Young Women were able to choose Suitable mentors

The testimonies from attendees were overwhelming.

A Walk For Our Lives

IMPACTS

The sensitization walk instilled confidence in many victims of rape to speak out.

Girls in the puberty stage were reached and sensitized about rape

Proceeds from the walk benefitted survivors of rape and sexual violence who are offered free forensic medical examinations and treatment.

counselling services and welfare assistance with shelter, legal aid and vocational skills assistance.

Advocacy Rally

Since inception of this organisation it has carried out out two walk for a change advocacy. The first was carried out in 2018, it was an advocacy rally for more young women to participate in politics as it was a year preceeding elections in Nigeria

The second advocacy was a walk against rape tagged ‘A walk for our lives’. This took place in 2020.

In lieu with the organization’s objectives to support women in attaining leadership positions and participating in Governance, the advocacy rally for more young women to participate in politics was carried out in 2018, a year preceeding an election in Nigeria. And the advocacy was taken to the grassroot to sensitize market women too.

The advocacy rally was purposely carried out to sensitize and encourage women to actively participate in politics, run for offices and be in Government.

The advocacy had young women in focus with hope to bridge this gap between what skills young women have and those they need to succeed in politics. The advocate was also focused on voicing out on behalf of women who are already participating and planning to run for office the approaching election. That they should be given the chance and opportunity to serve without bias.

The walk kicked off from Agodi gardens with about 300 young women and stopped at bodija market where the advocacy was further carried out at the grassroot level.

IMPACTS

1000 young women where reached and sensitized during the advocacy.

1500 market women were reached and showed interest in joining politics.

500 young women offered to join the organisation as volunteers.

At least one woman in each political party in the state got the ticket to run for office as the communique of the rally was handed to the then Governor of the State.

Leadership Seminar

LESSONS LEARNT

Attendees were made to see cogent reasons why it is important for them to be in leadership.

They were more enlightened on the analysis of women participation in politics. Attendees learnt that politics is not about violence as generally conceived.

Attendees are now more confident about running for office and leadership.

Attendees learnt the art of public speaking.

Attendees learnt how to become active citizens.

CHALLENGES

Young women are generally not leadership inclined. Only few young women are interested in politics.

Wrong perception of politics.

Lack of adequate knowledge and information.

Sexual harassment by male politicians.

Lack of funds.

Fear of violence during campaigns and rallies and fear of being tag women of easy virtue.

FEMALE ROUNDTABLE 3.0

The third edition of the female roundtable event took place on the 16th November at koltol event center Ikolaba, Ibadan. The theme for year 2023 was ´ The thriving woman; experiences before and behind glitz and glamour´. Discussions surrounded the experiences behind and before glitz and glamour. Often,women discuss their successes but less of the dark parts of achieving the success or unfortunate experiences they have gone through. ´ Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back´´

Its about time women start discussing these experiences so that younger women will understand that it was not just a ride in the park.
Discussions at the female roundtable 3.0 also captured conditions, situations and evils women should not endure for success and fame. The panel discussion covered questions like;

Is glitz and glamour always sweet and smooth without a hitch?

- Do successful women have it all together at all times?

Are there spectacular sacrifices to be made in maintaining the successful woman status?

What are the important tips every young woman should always bear in mind while growing into the woman of her dreams?

From your personal experience, tell us a story from walking the passage to success.