Empowering Girls to Rise, Lead, and Thrive.
From menstrual health and safety advocacy to tech education and creative entrepreneurship, we’re creating pathways for girls to unlock their full potential.
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Empowering Girls to Rise, Lead, and Thrive.
From menstrual health and safety advocacy to tech education and creative entrepreneurship, we’re creating pathways for girls to unlock their full potential.
About Us
Hygiene Heroes is a newly established, women-led charitable organisation dedicated to promoting menstrual health, dignity, and equity for women and girls. The organisation focuses on improving access to sustainable menstrual hygiene products, delivering menstrual health education, and supporting community-led advocacy initiatives that empower women and girls to participate fully in society.
As Hygiene Heroes enters its foundational growth phase, the organisation seeks qualified and committed individuals to join its Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and professional expertise.
Our Mission
To empower girls in Nigeria and across Africa through sustainable menstrual health solutions, education, and awareness programs that promote dignity, safety, innovation, and equal access to opportunities.
Our Vision
A world where every girl can manage her health with dignity, access equal opportunities, and thrive free from stigma and barriers.
Our Services
What We Do
Menstrual Hygiene Management
Affordable reusable pads and hygiene education that are safe, eco-friendly, and accessible.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Early detection education and community awareness campaigns.
Gender-Based Violence Advocacy
Safe spaces, rights education, and community engagement.
A Call for Board Members
Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
- Fundraising and Partnerships: Board members will support the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, identify funding opportunities, cultivate donor and partner relationships, and contribute to the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
- Legal and Advocacy: This role provides oversight and guidance on legal compliance, governance frameworks, and ethical operations. Board members will also support advocacy efforts aligned with the organization’s mission and relevant policy environments.
- Finance and Governance: Board members will oversee financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements and donor expectations.
- Women and Girls Empowerment: Board members will contribute to programme oversight and strategic direction, ensuring that initiatives effectively advance the empowerment, education, and well-being of women and girls.
- Nonprofit Management and Strategy: This role supports organizational development, strategic planning, and performance monitoring to ensure sustainable growth and measurable impact.
- Community-Led Advocacy and Outreach: Board members will provide guidance on community engagement strategies, partnerships, and advocacy initiatives to ensure programmes remain inclusive, culturally relevant, and community-informed.
- Board Commitment: Board members are expected to provide strategic guidance, attend scheduled board meetings, contribute to subcommittees as required, and act in the best interests of the organization in advancing its mission and values.
Expression of Interest
Interested candidates are invited to submit a brief Statement of Interest outlining their experience and motivation to serve to hello.hygieneheroes@gmail.com
Our Impact
500
+
Girls impacted across Nigeria
25
+
States with active programs and networks
1.5
M
Raised for pilot projects
1
st
Prize Winner, Global Tech Africa Lagos
10
+
Schools and NGOs ready to partner
Every number represents a life changed.
The Problem
For millions of girls, menstruation is still a barrier to education and opportunity.
- In Nigeria, nearly one in four adolescent girls miss school due to menstruation.
- Most schools lack proper menstrual health education and hygiene facilities.
- Disposable sanitary products are expensive and environmentally harmful.
- Stigma, silence, and misinformation continue to hold girls back.
When girls miss school, they miss opportunities. This cycle must end.
Our Solution
- We provide sustainable, practical, and dignified solutions that keep girls in school and confident.
- Our reusable menstrual pads are affordable, durable, and eco-friendly. Each distribution is paired with hygiene education, awareness workshops, and community engagement to ensure lasting impact.
This approach reduces cost, waste, and stigma while protecting girls’ health and futures.
Team Member
Our Leadership Team
Adeleke Gbemisola
Co-Founder; Chief Operations Officer
Dr. Praise-God Adesoji.
Founder; Chief Executive Officer
Favour Ogunbiyi
Director of Programs
Mercy Odeyemi
Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships
Fajuyi Oyindamola
Business Development Manager
Praise Olaoluwa
Social Media/ Community Manager