Foundation for Girls Education and Sanitation

Foundation for Girls Education and Sanitation FOGES has as vision to build , train , empower and help girls grow in modesty, knowledge, purity so as to be better versions of themselves

14/07/2026

Latest Doctors,
Lydiene Manyi , Sally Njie

A month ago, a journey that began seven years ago, driven not only by passion but also by determination, reached a remar...
14/07/2026

A month ago, a journey that began seven years ago, driven not only by passion but also by determination, reached a remarkable milestone with the successful defense of their MD theses.

Today, we proudly celebrate Dr. Ashu Lydiene Manyi and Dr. Sally Njie, Founder and Secretary General of the Foundation for Girls' Education and Sanitation (FOGES), respectively.

Throughout the challenges of medical school, they remained committed to their mission of serving young girls and women. Through both onsite and online programs, they have educated, built, and empowered countless young women with knowledge on health, wellbeing, and personal development.

Today, we celebrate not only two newly qualified medical doctors but also two outstanding female health advocates whose passion for community service has continued to inspire many.

Congratulations, Dr. Lydiene Ashu and Dr. Sally Njie, on this incredible achievement! We pray that God continues to open greater doors as you impact lives and transform communities.

A recent conversation about girls, puberty, and the way we talk to them about their bodies sparked an important reflecti...
13/07/2026

A recent conversation about girls, puberty, and the way we talk to them about their bodies sparked an important reflection.

And we believe there is something we need to say.

When a girl gets her first period, the most important gift we can give her is age-appropriate knowledge, not fear, shame, or confusion.

A first period is a normal part of puberty ,a sign that her body is growing and developing. But it should not be a moment where she is overwhelmed with information meant for adults or made to feel like she has suddenly entered a stage she is not ready to understand.

What she needs is guidance that matches her age and level of understanding.

Teach her:
• why menstruation happens,
• how to manage her period with confidence and good hygiene,
• what changes in her body are normal during puberty,
• how hormones influence these changes,
• and when she should ask questions or seek help.

Give her a safe space where she can talk openly without embarrassment or fear.

But also remind her:

Her first period does not erase her childhood.

She is still a girl who is growing, learning, and discovering herself.

Menstrual education is not about rushing girls into adulthood. It is about helping them understand their bodies, protect their health, and grow with confidence.

The right information, given at the right time, empowers a child.

What do you think? How can parents, schools, and communities do better in preparing girls for this important stage of life?

Hello, July! 🩸A new month is here, bringing new opportunities, new activities, and new challenges. At FOGES, we believe ...
01/07/2026

Hello, July! 🩸

A new month is here, bringing new opportunities, new activities, and new challenges. At FOGES, we believe that every new month is another chance to educate, empower, and transform lives.

As you journey through this month, remember to take one day at a time. Every small act of kindness, every lesson learned, and every step forward brings us closer to a brighter future.

From all of us at the Foundation for Girls Education and Sanitation (FOGES), we wish you a July filled with good health, peace, joy, and abundant blessings.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we can create lasting change.

🩸🩸Happy New Month! Welcome to July!

The work behind every impact... Every menstrual health and hygiene sensitization session comes with its own challenges.A...
29/06/2026

The work behind every impact...

Every menstrual health and hygiene sensitization session comes with its own challenges.

As a youth-led organization, balancing academics, personal responsibilities, and community outreach is never easy. There are days when our schedules clash with school visits, when permission to conduct sensitization is delayed or denied, and when limited resources test our resolve.

Yet, we keep showing up.

Why? Because every girl deserves access to accurate menstrual health education. Every conversation helps break stigma, build confidence, and empower young people to make informed decisions about their health.

To our members and volunteers, thank you. Your willingness to sacrifice your time, energy, and resources to serve others is the heartbeat of our mission. Your commitment reminds us that lasting change begins with people who choose service over comfort.

As we begin another week, our commitment remains stronger than ever. We are not slowing down our advocacy for menstrual health and hygiene. We are pressing forward,ready to educate, empower, and reach even more communities.

Together, we build.
Together, we educate.
Together, we empower.

Foundation for Girls Education and Sanitation

Happy New Month! Welcome to June 🩸As we step into a new month, may June bring fresh opportunities, renewed strength, and...
01/06/2026

Happy New Month! Welcome to June 🩸

As we step into a new month, may June bring fresh opportunities, renewed strength, and abundant blessings.

May every challenge become a stepping stone, every effort yield success, and every dream move closer to reality.

At FOGES, we remain committed to our mission to Build, Educate, and Empower girls and communities through education, sanitation, and advocacy.

May this month be filled with growth, purpose, impact, and endless possibilities for you and your loved ones.

✨ Here's to a productive, fulfilling, and successful June!

Happy New Month from FOGES! ❤️

Together for a Period-Friendly World 🩸In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated annually on 28th May, ...
01/06/2026

Together for a Period-Friendly World 🩸

In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated annually on 28th May, the Foundation for Girls Education and Sanitation (FOGES) organized a webinar on 30th May 2026 via Google Meet to raise awareness on menstrual health and hygiene.

This was more than just a webinar,it was an intentional step toward creating a society where menstruation is understood, accepted, and discussed openly. Menstruation is neither a curse nor a taboo; it is a natural biological process that deserves dignity, support, and understanding.

The webinar brought together over 25 participants and featured three knowledgeable speakers who delivered insightful presentations on important menstrual health topics:

🎙️ Khan Lynn
Breaking the Stigma: Promoting Positive Conversations Around Menstruation

🎙️ Njifack Linda
Understanding Menstruation and Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools and Communities

🎙️ Fonkwe Noel
The Boy Child and Menstrual Health Advocacy

The webinar aimed to:

✅ Educate participants on menstruation and menstrual hygiene management
✅ Break myths, shame, and stigma surrounding menstruation
✅ Encourage community support and positive conversations on menstrual health
✅ Promote the involvement of boys and men in menstrual health advocacy
✅ Empower young girls with accurate reproductive and menstrual health information

Our take-home message was simple but powerful:

🩸 Menstruation is not a curse.
🩸 Menstruation is not a sickness.
🩸 Communities must support and empower menstruating girls and women.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our speakers, participants, and everyone who contributed to the success of this event. Together, we continue to advocate for a world where menstruation is met with knowledge, dignity, inclusion, and support.

Together for a Period-Friendly World.

🩸 Some girls learn about their bodies in classrooms. Others learn in silence. And some… never get told at all.Last Satur...
28/05/2026

🩸 Some girls learn about their bodies in classrooms. Others learn in silence. And some… never get told at all.

Last Saturday, the Foundation for Girls’ Education and Sanitation for Girls visited St. Joseph Orphanage in Bokova, a rural village, carrying a simple but powerful message: every child deserves accurate, dignified information about their body and health.

At the orphanage, we met four girls between the ages of 12 and 16 who had already begun menstruating. We spent time listening to them, hearing their stories, and teaching practical lessons on:

🩸Understanding menstruation

🩸Calculating the menstrual cycle

🩸Managing menstruation at home and in school with confidence and dignity

We also engaged boys aged 8 to 13, guiding them through the changes of puberty and helping them understand how to navigate this stage of life with respect, awareness, and responsibility.

As part of the visit, we also provided essential sanitary materials, including sanitary pads and soap, to support the girls with proper menstrual hygiene management for a period of time.

What stayed with us most was not the numbers, but the conviction that guided us: even if it had been just one child, the visit would still have mattered. Because every child deserves to be seen, heard, and informed.

Menstrual health education must reach beyond cities, beyond privilege, and into every rural corner,because dignity should never depend on geography.

🩸 Happy World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Together for a period friendly world



🌍✨ World Menstrual Hygiene Day TributeToday, we join voices across the world to break the silence, challenge stigma, and...
28/05/2026

🌍✨ World Menstrual Hygiene Day Tribute

Today, we join voices across the world to break the silence, challenge stigma, and restore dignity to menstruation.

For too long, something natural has been misunderstood, silenced, and labeled as shame. But menstruation is not shame,it is health, it is life, it is nature speaking through the body of a girl.

So today, we choose education over ignorance, dignity over stigma, and voice over silence.
And if blood could speak… this is what she would say:

If Blood Could Speak
(A Menstrual Hygiene Day Tribute)
By Sally Njie

I am not your enemy,
I am your monthly visitor.
I am proof of your health, not impurity.
I am not a curse.

Some call me dirty.
Some call me filthy.
Some cannot stand me,not even when my name is mentioned.
But I am not bad.
I am menstruation.

Some call me period.
Others call me me**es.
In all, I am menstruation.
I come like a visitor, not a thief in the night.
I do not break in,
I arrive as I was created to.
You should not fear me,
because I am part of you.

I am natural.
I am not shame.
I am not silence.
I am life speaking softly
through the body of a girl.

Let every girl be informed.
Let every girl be respected.
Let every girl bleed with dignity.

Happy World Menstrual Hygiene Day


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