Girls Nest Club
Girls Nest is our structured safe-space initiative designed for girls in low-income communities, beginning in Ogbomosho and Ibadan. The club fosters confidence, health awareness, and emotional resilience.
What is it?
The Girls’ Nest is a safe and stigma-free space within schools where girls can access emergency sanitary pads
What is does?
It also provides menstrual health education and peer support to help girls feel confident and informed
The Girls’ Nest
Girls Nest is our structured safe-space initiative designed for girls in low-income communities
Pad Bank Provision
Sanitary Pad Banks ensure that support continues even when outreach teams are not present
The Porfolio
We currently operate an active pad bank in Oyo (Ibadan) and are ready to scale this model nationwide.
“For the first time, I felt safe asking questions about my body without being judged.”
— Girls Nest Member, Ogbomosho
“For the first time, I felt safe asking questions about my body without being judged.”
— Girls Nest Member, Ogbomosho
Girls Nest Club
Weekly Safe-Space Meetings
Girls meet weekly in a supervised, secure environment led by trained volunteer teachers. These meetings provide:
- Open discussions
- Peer bonding
- Guided mentorship
- Confidence-building activities
The environment is confidential, respectful, and judgment-free.
Girls Nest Club
Menstrual Health Education
Members receive practical education on:
- Menstrual hygiene management
- Understanding cycle irregularities
- Recognizing symptoms that require medical attention
- Debunking harmful cultural myths
Education is interactive and culturally sensitive.
Emotional Support Sessions
Structured sessions addressing body image, puberty anxiety, social pressure, stigma, and self-esteem development for adolescent girls.
Make a Difference
Get Involved in Our Programs
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or bring our programs to your school or community — we welcome you to join the EHF movement.
