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9 June 2026

Periods Don't Pause Education Outreach

DWAI conducted a menstrual health outreach at the FCT School for Children with Special Needs, Kuje, empowering girls with accurate menstrual hygiene education and essential hygiene kits while engaging boys in conversations to reduce stigma and promote support. The program reached 70 students and established a fully stocked Pad Bank to ensure girls have continuous access to menstrual hygiene products, helping them stay in school with dignity and confidence.

DWAI conducted a menstrual health outreach at the FCT School for Children with Special Needs, Kuje, empowering girls with accurate menstrual hygiene education and essential hygiene kits while engaging boys in conversations to reduce stigma and promote support. The program reached 70 students and established a fully stocked Pad Bank to ensure girls have continuous access to menstrual hygiene products, helping them stay in school with dignity and confidence.

DWAI conducted a menstrual health outreach at the FCT School for Children with Special Needs, Kuje, empowering girls with accurate menstrual hygiene education and essential hygiene kits while engaging boys in conversations to reduce stigma and promote support. The program reached 70 students and established a fully stocked Pad Bank to ensure girls have continuous access to menstrual hygiene products, helping them stay in school with dignity and confidence.

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DWAI Advocates for Disability-Inclusive Health Budget in Gwagwalada

DWAI paid a courtesy visit to the Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman and presented four key proposals to strengthen disability-inclusive healthcare, including a dedicated health budget, community dialogue, a Disability Desk Officer, and improved disability-related health data.

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DWAI Advocates for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare at WHO Africa Youth Consultative Forum

DWAI participated in the WHO Africa Youth Consultative Forum in Abuja, advocating for disability-inclusive healthcare and meaningful participation of Deaf women, girls, and young persons with disabilities in Africa’s health policies and programmes.

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DWAI Executive Director Delivers Keynote at BloomFest 2026

DWAI Executive Director Hellen Udoye Beyioku-Alase delivered the keynote address at Brainbloom Centre’s BloomFest 2026, sharing her journey as a Deaf woman and calling on parents and caregivers to see the potential in children with disabilities.

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