MHM School Clubs in Fundong educating hundreds of students and changing the narrative on menstruation.

  As part of its ongoing efforts to empower adolescent girls and young women (AGYWs) through menstrual health and sexuality education, CAGEAD paid a visit to some schools in Fundong and carried out a vital school club supervision activity on the 14th of April 2025.

   The activity at its second face now in Boyo reached 150 MHM club members (AGYWs and male peer educators) in Fundong: CKCHS Fundong, GTHS Fundong, and GBHS Fundong. Each MHM club is composed of 50 members who meet regularly to learn, share, and grow in knowledge around menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and gender-related issues.

 

The supervision aimed at ensuring the smooth running of MHM clubs, assessing challenges, and reinforcing the roles of trained facilitators. During the visit, CAGEAD distributed additional club materials to support ongoing club sessions and enhance the learning environment.

 

The sessions focused on a variety of important topics including; understanding menstruation and the menstrual cycle, how to calculate the menstrual cycle, addressing gender-based violence (GBV) related to menstruation, the links between poor menstrual management and early pregnancy, etc.

 Club members actively participated in discussions, raising questions about issues that disrupt their menstrual flow. These concerns were addressed with accurate and supportive information by facilitators and CAGEAD staff, helping to dispel myths and promote healthier menstrual practices.

To foster a friendly and supportive environment, all participants received snacks at the end of the session, a gesture that added a refreshing touch to a meaningful day of learning.

Feedback from AGYWs was overwhelmingly positive. One participant shared, “Before joining the MHM club, I didn’t know how to calculate my cycle. Now I understand my body better and can even help my younger sister.” Another said, “It’s the first time someone has spoken openly about menstruation and early pregnancy with us in school. I feel informed and supported.”

The supervision not only strengthened the confidence of club facilitators but also reaffirmed CAGEAD’s commitment to improving menstrual hygiene and advancing the rights of adolescent girls and young women in the region.

 

By Ngwayi Marcel