So that no girl misses school because of her period

"Too many girls miss classes, feel ashamed, or face unnecessary challenges simply because they lack access to menstrual health education and basic sanitary products," Muniratu Muna Iddrisu says. Her answer is the Menstrual Empowerment Initiative, a social venture she is building so that girls from underserved communities have "the knowledge, confidence, and menstrual products they need to stay healthy and remain in school," she says.

She is in the early growth stage. She has been developing educational materials, refining the model, engaging with communities and working on partnerships "that can help us reach more girls sustainably," she says. "Every step has helped me better understand what the communities need and how we can create lasting impact rather than one-time donations."

“Through Menstrual Empowerment Initiative, we are turning local resources into practical solutions while creating access to menstrual health support, dignity, and opportunity for girls and women in underserved communities.”

Muniratu Muna Iddrisu

"I believe no girl's future should be limited by her period," she says. It matters to her because, she says, "I've seen how menstrual health is often ignored." She is at African Leadership University.

"I want to help create a future where girls can manage their periods with dignity and continue pursuing their dreams without interruption," she says.