Theme: “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria was at Pegba Community Secondary School, Ibadan, for an impactful orientation and sensitization session on menstrual hygiene management. Our team engaged the students in a practical session where we addressed menstrual health, debunked common myths, demonstrated how to use sanitary pads properly,...

Earlier today, the team at Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria paid a strategic advocacy visit to the Legal Aid Council, Oyo State, as part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and secure justice for survivors. The objectives of the visit were to:🔹 Share community-level findings on FGM practices🔹 Seek the Council’s support in...

Findings revealed that some girls use rags, tissue, cotton wool at the likes during their periods. Not because they want to… but because they can’t afford sanitary pads. This is the heartbreaking reality of menstrual poverty in Nigeria. According to statistics, 1 in 10 girls miss school during their period. Many suffer in silence, facing...

The Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) in collaboration with Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion with support from UNICEF Nigeria is calling on members of Community-based organizations, youth groups, grassroot organizations, clubs and associations in Oluyole, Ido, Olorunsogo and Saki-East LGAs of Oyo state to apply and collaborate with us as community facilitators(Volunteer(s))...

Theme: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures📍 Iwo Road Community, Ibadan | April 7, 2025 In commemoration of World Health Day 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria took health advocacy to the grassroots! Through a door-to-door campaign, our team of passionate staff and volunteers reached 30 households and engaged 72 community members — from young adults to the elderly....

ByNational Updates United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has praised the efforts of Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) in its relentless advocacy to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across Oyo State and the southwest region of Nigeria. UNICEF Child Protection Specialist, Mr. Denis Onoise, commended TBI’s community-driven approach and strategic interventions that have contributed significantly to changing...

In a significant step toward ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) have partnered with traditional leaders to lead the charge against this harmful practice. Speaking during a one-day advocacy meeting with traditional leaders from Olunde and four other communities in the Oluyole...

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says it is crucial to intensify advocacy efforts to eliminate this harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation, FGM. She was speaking at the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, FGM with the theme, Delivering the global promise. “We need to empower...

Access to menstrual hygiene products and education in schools is crucial for the well-being of young girls. Ensuring that schools provide adequate facilities and support can significantly impact girls’ health, education, and confidence. Challenges in Schools: Lack of Facilities: Many schools lack proper sanitation facilities, making it difficult for girls to manage their periods hygienically....

Ibadan, Nigeria – May 28, 2024 Executive Director’s Statement on World Menstrual Hygiene Day Today, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria proudly joins the global community in commemorating World Menstrual Hygiene Day. This year’s theme, “Creating a World Without Period Poverty and Stigma,” aligns with our mission to promote menstrual health and hygiene across Nigeria. Empowering Women and...