Schools Campaign on World Day of the Girl Child, 2022

On World Day of the Girl Child 2022, the Amazons for Impact & Development (AID) Initiative launched a focused awareness and empowerment campaign in schools. The theme aligned with global calls to “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being.”

The campaign included:

Interactive sessions on girls’ rights, self-worth, menstrual health & hygiene
Distribution of sanitary pads, notebooks, and motivational storybooks to over 400 girls
Talks by female role models (teachers, community leaders, young professionals)
Group activities on goal-setting, confidence building, and saying “no” to early marriage or abuse
Poster and essay competitions with prizes to encourage expression and leadership

Key Achievements

Reached approximately 450 girls across 8 schools
Provided sanitary supplies to girls who previously missed school during menstruation
Collected over 200 essays and drawings showing girls’ dreams and aspirations
Received thank-you letters from school heads noting improved attendance and participation from girls post-event