Giving Back to Society: Nissi, Pad a Girl Initiative Donates Sanitary Pads to Secondary School Girls
By Taiwo Akintunde JOS — The Nissi, Pad a Girl Initiative has distributed sanitary pads to students in two secondary schools in Jos, Plateau State, as part of efforts to promote menstrual hygiene and reduce school absenteeism among adolescent girls. Convener of the initiative, Mrs. Naomi Daniel Cishak, said the outreach underscores the importance of community responsibility and intentional acts of service. “Giving back to society is not just an act of charity; it is a responsibility,” she said. “A thriving community is built when individuals and organizations recognize the needs around them and take intentional steps to make a difference. True impact happens when we move beyond words and translate compassion into action.” She explained that the distribution of sanitary pads goes beyond the provision of hygiene materials, noting that it addresses issues of dignity, confidence, and uninterrupted education for young girls. “This effort is about restoring dignity, boosting c...