The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, have made a charitable donation aimed at supporting female students in Nigeria.
The couple’s charitable organization, the Archewell Foundation, partnered with the GEANCO Foundation to provide assistance. Their joint efforts will benefit 2,500 girls by offering menstrual health education.
In a statement, the Archewell Foundation expressed its commitment to supporting girls’ education and health by sending essential school supplies and menstrual products to young students in Nigeria.
Archewell foundation and GEANCO collaborate
The GEANCO Foundation, renowned for delivering crucial healthcare and educational services in Nigeria, operates the David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship.
This scholarship program covers full tuition fees, medical care, and provides social and emotional support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria.
The CEO of GEANCO, Afam Onyema, collaborated with the Archewell team to assemble backpacks filled with supplies and menstrual products.
The Archewell Foundation’s contribution will facilitate menstrual health education for 2,500 girls in the region served by GEANCO, ultimately promoting the health and well-being of girls pursuing their education.