RIFC Foundation, CALMHAF Collaborate to Promote Menstrual Hygiene Education, Combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Coach Ebere Amaraizu, Chairman of Rangers International Football Club Foundation (RIFC Enugu), has reaffirmed the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to partnering with stakeholders to promote public advocacy, awareness, and education on Menstrual Hygiene (MH), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and proactive measures to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), sextortion, sexual assault, and related issues. He made these remarks during an event co-hosted by the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF), Enugu, held on May 28, 2025, at Trans-Ekulu Girls Secondary School, Enugu, Nigeria, in commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day. The event focused on community-driven solutions to these critical issues.
Collaborative Efforts for Sustainable Impact
Reverend Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, Executive Director of Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, expressed gratitude to Reverend Father Hilary Mgbodile, Chairman of the Post-Primary School Management Board, for facilitating the engagement with the students. He emphasized the importance of equipping young girls with tools to manage menstrual health and hygiene, as well as strategies to prevent sextortion, SGBV, and sexual assault. Reverend Nwachukwu highlighted that Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, in collaboration with its Coli Mental Health Academy, RIFC Foundation, and other partners, has developed a structured, sustainable engagement program. This initiative focuses on psychosocial education to empower girls to navigate pressures that contribute to sextortion, sexual assault, and SGBV, while providing guidance on seeking help.
Empowering Girls Through Counseling
Mrs. Uzoamaka Nwachukwu, a child psychologist and counselor with Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, advised the students to embrace menstrual hygiene practices without shame and to prioritize their health. She cautioned against sharing nude images and underscored the importance of keeping private matters confidential, reinforcing that personal boundaries must be respected.
Highlights
A key highlight of the event was the training of selected participants as pioneer members of the Student-to-Student Initiative (S2Si). This program aims to sustain awareness efforts among students, fostering greater impact within the school community.
Summary
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, Rangers International Football Club Foundation, alongside other partners, remain dedicated to empowering young girls through education, advocacy, and sustainable initiatives to promote their health, safety, and dignity.
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