- SAFE SPACE FOR HER
- Climate Action 1.0 Pitch
- Stakeholders Roundtable
- 2021 International Youth Day
- Hub Launch: 10-07-2021
About
The Safe Space for Her (SSFH) Project is a transformative initiative aimed at addressing period poverty, an issue that affects many young girls, particularly in underserved communities across Kwara State, Nigeria. Period poverty goes beyond the lack of access to menstrual products; it impacts education, dignity, and overall well-being. Through an open-source, human-centered approach, we combine reproductive and sexual health education, empowerment workshops, and the distribution of reusable sanitary pads to support girls in need. By tackling these challenges, SSFH seeks to create a supportive environment where girls can thrive without being held back by their menstrual cycle.
Our Vision
Creating Safe Spaces and Combating Period Poverty
What We Offer
SAFE SPACE Framework
S – SET UP Pad Banks for Girls
A – ADDRESS Period Taboos and Debunk Myths
F – FOSTER Sexual Education & Puberty Awareness
E – EMPOWER Through Workshops and Assessments
S – SUPPORT Girls During Menstruation
P – PROVIDE Free Menstrual Hygiene Products
A – ASSIGN Safe Space Ambassadors
C – CREATE Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
E – ENSURE Hygiene Facilities are Well-Maintained
Reach
To date, we have impacted over 300 girls in 3 schools across the Ilorin metropolis.
Upcoming Events
Our next initiative will directly support 1,500 girls in 15 schools across Kwara State.
Our Partners & Supporters
We are proud to collaborate and partner with:
Global Shapers Community | Accenture | Global Alliance for Youth | World Health Organization WHO | UNICEF | UNESCO | Kwara State Ministry of Education|
Partner With Us
Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. We invite youth groups, volunteers, and organizations to partner with us and expand the reach of our efforts to empower girls and combat period poverty across Kwara State.
Support the Initiative
Make a lasting impact! Your contribution will help us continue creating safe spaces for girls and tackling period poverty in Kwara State.
Contact Us
Do you have questions or want to learn more about the Safe Space for Her initiative? Reach out to us at iloringlobalshapers@gmail.com. We’re here to foster a culture of active citizenry in Ilorin.
Join us on the journey to create a Safe Space for Her in Kwara State.
Held at Noktel Hotel, GRA, Ilorin, Climate Action Challenge 1.0 gathered youngsters from different local government areas in Kwara to pitch ideas capable of solving climate change-related challenges such as flooding and global warming.
Abraham Akinyemi and Ibraheem Oba emerged co-winners in the contest. Their ideas got a 150k grant to execute their ideas.
A discussion circle to xray the nexus of youth and agriculture in Nigeria, particularly in Kwara State, the Hub’s home. The event saw the participation of members of Global Shapers and influencers from Kwara State.
The official launch of the Ilorin Hub was on the 10th of July, 2021. Radio Kwara Hall, GRA, played host to Shapers and attending guests. The event was moderated by Shaper Salmah Abdulrahman.
Under the curatorship of Shaper Yusuf Qudus Oyindamola, the Hub launched with a total of 10 members.
