Plastic Collection StationsCompound, community-based and/or school-based drop-off points for PET bottles, cans, and hard plastics (and paper/cardboard, glass, e-waste). Plastic/waste collection and drop off in the station.

Recycling PartnershipsOur recycling partner Ecobarter collects the waste when container is full (call for pick up when containers are filled to 80% capacity!). Plastics are sold to recycling partner(s); proceeds are reinvested.

Reusable Pads DistributionFunds purchase durable, eco-friendly reusable sanitary pads for adolescent girls, often packaged in dignity kits with soap and deodorant in a chosen, underserved community.

Education & AwarenessMenstrual hygiene workshops, peer learning networks, and community sensitization (including men and boys).

Community EmpowermentWomen leaders and volunteers manage collection points and safe spaces, generating income and fostering leadership.

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Elevate menstrual health to national policy priority

Finalize and implement Nigeria's first National MHH Policy

Integrate MHH into gender-responsive national budgets

Support local production and disability-inclusive product innovation

Launch youth-led period banks across Nigeria

Raise awareness about all forms of GBV including rape, assault, and domestic violence

Engage men, boys, and community leaders as allies against GBV

Create functional referral pathways for survivors

Reduce stigma and victim-blaming in communities

Establish WWN as a trusted contact point for GBV cases

End child marriages through targeted family interventions

Provide counseling to parents considering early marriage for daughters

Educate communities about risks of teenage pregnancy

Promote girl child education as pathway to empowerment

Create support networks to keep girls in school

Promote literacy development in underserved communities

Build sustainable reading culture among children and youth

Support Almajiri children with education opportunities

Advocate for comprehensive public library rehabilitation

Make books accessible to everyone, regardless of background

Reduce plastic pollution in communities and waterways

Build community environmental awareness and stewardship

Collect recyclable materials for Plastics for Pads program

Engage youth and volunteers in environmental action

Create visible improvements in community cleanliness

Provide immediate support to most vulnerable community members

Create visible presence as GBV contact point

Build community awareness of WWN's mission and values

Respond to emergency needs in IDP camps and underserved areas

Demonstrate compassion as foundation of social change