International Women’s Day 2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

Every year on the 8th of March, we celebrate International Women’s Day to recognize the social, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It also serves as a reminder of the work yet to be done to address systemic barriers and the discrimination women face.

Our team in Ngaoundéré participated in International Women’s Day festivities promoting this year’s theme Accelerate Action. According to the World Economic Forum, “At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity.” 

We must use International Women’s Day as a call to action to support movements and organizations which promote gender equality. 

PridePads Africa champions women and girls 365 days a year. We strive to empower them with menstrual health education and destigmatization campaigns.

In 2024, we provided free menstrual pads and menstrual health education seminars to 9,200 students and community members. 

This International Women’s Day, consider donating to PridePads Africa to keep girls in school, continuing their education, while on their periods. For just $24, you can ensure a girl student has a year’s supply of menstrual pads. 

To learn more about PridePads Africa’s impact in Cameroon, please visit our website: www.pridepads.org. 

With heartfelt gratitude,

The PridePads Africa Board of Directors