The Girl Child Outreach 2022

You may think that Valentine's Day is only for lovers. Well, you're wrong. Valentine's Day is for love-hers too. We are love-hers, advocates for womanity. Did you know that girls can start menstruating as early as 9 years old? Every month, for an average of 3-7 days, girls go through menstruation. Considering that it's a natural part of life, one would expect menstrual pads to be as affordable as a sachet of water. But no, the minimum cost for a pad is 350. On February 14, 2021, our foundation showed love to 150 ""hers"" (girls) at Federal Science and Technical College in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. We expressed our love in various ways, using all the love languages. We spent quality time together for about three hours, engaging in conversations about menstrual hygiene, mental health, entrepreneurship, and God's plan for their lives. We affirmed their power, beauty, and intelligence. We wanted them to know that there is no shame in experiencing monthly flows, that they are not unclean, and that they can dare to dream big and even bigger. At the end of the outreach, each girl received a Longrich pad. A total of 150 girls were provided with pads. While we are happy that we touched their hearts, we are even more excited that we touched their lives. Now, 150 girls will have a less painful menstruation, they won't feel ashamed during their period, and they are actively working on improving their mental health. These 150 girls are among the future great women, with bigger visions, dreams, and the courage to pursue them. Our act of service to womanity was to love them in the way we did. It was truly an act of love. When we say ""we,"" we mainly refer to all the volunteers and generous donors who contributed to this cause. Remember, to love is human, but to love-her is divine! #GirlChildOutreach2021 #Day2 #TheGirlChild #UduakCharlesDiaries