Nonprofit
Published 11/15/25 7:32AM

Support HOPe Africa's PadAid Initiative: Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Shawnee, KS
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    November 15, 2025
    End Date:
    June 7, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    ongoing, open and continuous
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    International Relations, Media, Women
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Other Requirements:
    Circulate flyers, organize a sanitary pad drive, pad drop boxes in offices, shipment fundraising, etc.

    Description

    Support HOPe Africa's PadAid Initiative: Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene

    HOPe Africa, through its PadAid program, is transforming lives by addressing one of the most overlooked challenges faced by adolescent girls and women across Africa-menstrual hygiene. By partnering with stakeholders and individuals, PadAid provides comprehensive menstrual health education and ensures access to essential sanitary pads for millions annually.

    Our Mission

    PadAid is dedicated to reaching 10 million African girls and women each year, particularly those most affected by the socio-economic barriers of menstruation. Many of these young women:

    • Miss school during their cycles, hindering their education and long-term opportunities.
    • Face stigma and ridicule from peers, particularly male counterparts.
    • Are driven to desperate measures, including exchanging sex for basic sanitary supplies.

    By supplying sanitary pads and offering educational programs on menstrual hygiene, PadAid not only meets immediate needs but also inspires confidence and dignity in vulnerable populations.

    Our Principles

    PadAid operates with unwavering dedication to its humanitarian mission:

    • Impartiality: Serving all individuals in need, regardless of background, ethnicity, or religion.
    • Neutrality and Independence: Providing non-discriminatory services focused solely on menstrual health, avoiding any involvement in political or private agendas.

    Why Your Support Matters

    Menstrual health is not just a hygiene issue-it’s an educational, economic, and social equity issue. With your help, we can:

    • Expand our reach to provide year-long access to sanitary pads for millions.
    • Reduce school absenteeism and empower girls to pursue their education uninterrupted.
    • Create ripple effects in communities, breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality through education and empowerment.

    How You Can Help

    1. Donate: Your financial contributions will directly fund the production and distribution of sanitary pads.
    2. Partner With Us: Join our growing network of stakeholders to amplify our reach.
    3. Spread the Word: Raise awareness about the challenges of menstrual hygiene in Africa and how PadAid is addressing them.

    Make a Difference Today

    Your support is vital to the success of PadAid. Together, we can ensure that no girl or woman is held back due to a lack of access to menstrual hygiene resources.

    Join the Movement

    Visit us online to learn more and make your contribution:

    • hopeafricaintl.org
    • HOPe Africa on Wix

    Let’s stand together to empower girls, uplift communities, and create lasting change.

    Location

    On-site
    5135 Merriam Drive, Shawnee, Kansas, US

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