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RedHelp Africa – Frequently Asked Questions

RedHelp Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women across Africa through menstrual hygiene support, digital health literacy, WASH improvements, and community outreach programs. Our mission is to end period poverty and promote dignity, education, and equal opportunity for every girl.

We provide:

  • Free sanitary pad distribution

  • Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) education

  • Digital health literacy training

  • Gender-sensitive WASH facility support

  • Community outreach and empowerment programs

  • Advocacy campaigns against menstrual stigma

Our primary beneficiaries are:

  • Schoolgirls aged 9–18

  • Adolescent girls in underserved communities

  • Low-income families

  • Schools lacking WASH facilities

  • Youth needing digital health education

  • Communities affected by misinformation about menstruation

Access to proper menstrual hygiene ensures:

  • Improved school attendance

  • Reduced infections

  • Higher confidence and dignity

  • Better academic performance

  • Reduced stigma and shame

It is a critical part of girls’ health and education.

Period poverty refers to the lack of access to:

  • Sanitary products

  • Clean and safe toilets

  • Handwashing facilities

  • Menstrual health education

  • Dignified WASH environments

It affects schooling, confidence, mobility, and overall wellbeing.

We address period poverty through:

  • Sanitary pad distribution

  • MHM education

  • Community outreach

  • WASH improvements

  • Advocacy in schools and communities

  • Training girls on safe, reusable menstrual options

You can support through:

  • Donations (monetary or material)

  • Sponsoring hygiene kits for a school

  • Volunteering in outreach programs

  • Partnering through CSR initiatives

  • Sharing awareness online

  • Becoming a monthly donor

We operate across multiple states in Nigeria—including Rivers, Yobe, Bauchi, Abia, FCT, and others—and continue expanding to underserved regions across Africa.

Funds are allocated to:

  • Pad production and purchases

  • WASH facility support

  • Educational materials and workshops

  • Outreach logistics

  • Volunteer mobilization

  • Digital health literacy programs

We maintain full transparency through reports and impact updates.

Yes. Schools, community groups, and youth organizations can submit a request through our Outreach Request Form on our website.

12. How do I volunteer?

Fill out the Volunteer Registration Form on our website. We welcome educators, health workers, youth mentors, media professionals, and passionate individuals.

13. Does RedHelp Africa provide reusable sanitary pads?

Yes. Our outreach includes both disposable and reusable pads, depending on community needs. We also provide training on safe use, hygiene, and maintenance.

14. How does RedHelp Africa ensure program sustainability?

We use:

  • Local volunteer networks

  • School MHM clubs

  • Community leaders and educators

  • Long-term WASH partnerships

  • Locally sourced hygiene materials

These ensure continuous support long after each outreach.

15. How can my organization partner with RedHelp Africa?

Partnerships include:

  • CSR collaborations

  • Co-hosted outreach

  • Funding sanitation projects

  • Health and digital literacy programs

  • Product sponsorship
    Contact our Partnerships Team for more details.

16. Can boys participate in educational programs?

Yes. Boys are included in digital literacy and hygiene awareness programs to build supportive and informed school environments.

17. Do you offer digital health literacy?

Yes. We train youth on:

  • Finding trustworthy online health information

  • Identifying misinformation

  • Online safety and privacy

  • Using digital tools responsibly

18. How do you measure impact?

We track:

  • Attendance improvements

  • Pad distribution numbers

  • Community reach

  • WASH facility upgrades

  • Testimonials from educators and students

Impact reports are published quarterly.

19. Are your programs culturally sensitive?

Absolutely. We work with:

  • Local leaders

  • Teachers

  • Mothers

  • Community influencers

We respect cultural norms and advocate through respectful dialogue.

20. How can I contact RedHelp Africa?

Visit our Contact Us page for email, social media, and phone support. Our team is always ready to assist volunteers, donors, and partner organizations.