Empowering Girls to Thrive With Dignity
Hygiene Heroes is a social enterprise committed to breaking the barriers that prevent girls from living healthy, confident, and empowered lives. We exist to ensure that menstruation, lack of education, or limited access to opportunities never determines a girl’s future.
Across Nigeria and Africa, we deliver sustainable health solutions, education, and empowerment programs that help girls stay in school, protect their health, and build pathways to opportunity.
Our Values
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Equity
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Community Impact
These values guide our decisions, partnerships, and programs.
Join us in transforming menstrual health in Nigeria. Support $100,000 (₦150M) to scale production, distribution, and education programs.
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.
Why We Exist
For millions of girls, menstruation is still a reason to miss school, feel ashamed, or be excluded. Period poverty, inadequate hygiene facilities, and misinformation continue to disrupt education and limit potential.
At Hygiene Heroes, we believe no girl should have to choose between her health and her education. This belief drives everything we do.
The Problem and Opportunity
- 25% of Nigerian girls miss school due to lack of sanitary products
- Disposable pads are costly and environmentally harmful
- Breast cancer remains a leading cause of female mortality
- Gender-based violence threatens girls’ safety and rights
- Girls remain underrepresented in tech and innovation spaces
The Solution
Reusable Pads and Hygiene Education
- Durable, cost-effective, eco-friendly
- Reduces plastic waste and environmental footprint
- Accompanied by workshops and awareness campaigns
Unique Selling Points
- Comfortable multi-layer, leak-proof, skin-friendly
- Affordable for low-income households
- Packaged with hygiene booklet and care instructions
Pad Pricing
- 3 pads: ₦1,500 | $1
- 5 pads: ₦2,500 | $1.67
- 10 pads: ₦5,000 | $3.33
Menstrual Kits Pricing
- Small Kit: ₦25,000 | $16.67
- Medium Kit: ₦50,000 | $33.33
- Large Kit: ₦100,000 | $66.67
- Premium Gift Box: ₦250,000 | $166.67
Become a part of this family by supporting
Your support helps girls stay in school, manage their health with dignity, and access opportunities without barriers.
You can support Hygiene Heroes through donations, partnerships, sponsorships, volunteering, or in-kind contributions.