By Chioma Obinna
In a renewed effort to tackle period poverty and promote menstrual health among adolescent girls, Softcare has partnered with Lola Cater Foundation and The Menstrual Talks to provide sanitary pads and wet wipes to girls under the SHE IS READY community initiative.
The initiative, which focuses on supporting girls through puberty, seeks to improve access to menstrual hygiene products, promote health education and ensure that menstruation does not become a barrier to girls’ education, confidence and social participation.
Speaking at the event, Softcare representative, Osasona Michael Dolapo, said access to quality menstrual hygiene products was essential to protecting girls’ health, dignity and self-confidence.
He stressed that menstruation should not be a source of embarrassment or prevent girls from attending school and participating in everyday activities.
“Every girl deserves access to reliable menstrual hygiene products, accurate health information and a supportive environment where she is treated with understanding and respect,” Dolapo said.
He added that no girl should have to miss school or withdraw from normal activities because of a lack of sanitary products.
The company said its commitment to women’s health extended beyond community donations to the production of quality hygiene products tailored to the needs of Nigerian consumers.
In Nigeria, Softcare’s manufacturing and operations are managed by Century Industrial FZE. The company said its local manufacturing facility was established to improve product development and accessibility while supporting employment and the growth of the manufacturing sector.
Softcare said the facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, while products manufactured there have undergone professional testing organisations in Europe, including SGS.
The SHE IS READY initiative builds on the company’s previous community interventions. In May 2026, Softcare organised a maternal care outreach at General Hospital, Gbagada, Lagos, to support mothers and families.
With its latest partnership, the company is extending its intervention to adolescent girls, recognising the importance of menstrual health education and access to essential hygiene products during puberty.
Public health advocates identify access to sanitary products, menstrual education and supportive environments as important factors in ensuring girls’ wellbeing and uninterrupted education.
Softcare said it would continue to prioritise product quality, local investment and community partnerships to support women and families across Nigeria.
The company said its broader ambition was to help more girls manage menstruation confidently, protect their dignity and pursue their aspirations without unnecessary barriers.
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