By Destiny Obinna
In a move to promote menstrual hygiene and improve adolescent girls’ wellbeing, Softcare has partnered with Lola Cater Foundation and The Menstrual Talks to donate sanitary pads and wet wipes to girls under the SHE IS READY community initiative.
The initiative, which focuses on supporting girls through puberty, is aimed at improving access to menstrual hygiene products, promoting health awareness and helping adolescents manage menstruation with confidence and dignity.
Speaking at the event, Softcare representative, Osasona Michael Dolapo, said every girl deserved access to quality menstrual hygiene products, accurate health information and an environment where menstruation was treated with understanding rather than shame.
He stressed that no girl should be prevented from attending school or participating in everyday activities because she could not afford sanitary products.
“Every girl deserves access to reliable menstrual hygiene products and the right information to manage her period confidently. Menstruation should never be a source of shame, and lack of hygiene products should not stand in the way of a girl’s education or everyday activities,” Dolapo said.
The company said its commitment to menstrual health extended beyond donations to the production of quality hygiene products designed to meet the needs of Nigerian consumers.
In Nigeria, Softcare’s manufacturing and operations are managed by Century Industrial FZE, which operates a local manufacturing facility established to improve product development, quality and accessibility while supporting employment and growth in the manufacturing sector.
According to the company, the facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, while products manufactured there have undergone testing by professional testing organisations in Europe, including SGS.
Softcare said the quality assurance measures were part of its commitment to providing reliable products and improving consumer comfort.
The SHE IS READY initiative also builds on the company’s previous community interventions. In May 2026, Softcare organised a maternal care outreach at General Hospital, Gbagada, Lagos, as part of efforts to support women and families.
With its latest partnership, the company is extending its community engagement to adolescent girls, addressing menstrual health challenges at a critical stage of their development.
The initiative highlights the importance of making menstrual hygiene a public health and social development priority, particularly for girls from low-income households who may struggle to afford essential sanitary products.
Beyond product donations, access to menstrual health education and supportive community environments remains important in helping girls overcome stigma, maintain personal hygiene and participate fully in education and social activities.
Softcare said it would continue to prioritise product quality, local investment and partnerships aimed at improving the wellbeing of women and families across Nigeria.
The company reiterated its commitment to helping more girls manage menstruation with confidence and pursue their aspirations without unnecessary barriers.
