28/05/2026
To celebrate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, Community Centre for Integrated Development carried out a sensitization campaign on Sunday, 24th May 2026 at Presbyterian Church, Bokwai in Buea, Cameroon.
The session brought together young girls between the ages of 6 to 16 for an educational and interactive discussion on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health.
Topics covered included; understanding the menstrual cycle and its effects on the body, tracking and calculating periods, practicing proper hygiene and sanitation during menstruation, adopting healthy nutrition and feeding habits during periods, and debunking harmful myths and misconceptions surrounding menstruation in our communities.
Through open conversations and practical learning, the girls were empowered with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to manage their menstrual health safely, hygienically, and with dignity.
At CCID, we believe that education is a powerful tool in breaking stigma, promoting menstrual health awareness, and building a period-friendly society where every girl feels informed, confident, and empowered.