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1. **Nigerian Period Poverty Calculation** - **Average Monthly Salary:** 40,000–75,000 naira (let’s use the lower end for the most vulnerable: 40,000 naira) - **Pads Needed per Month:** 3 packs - **Cost per Pack:** 1,700 naira - **Monthly Cost:** 1,700 × 3 = 5,100 naira If a mother and two daughters menstruate: 5,100 naira × 3 = 15,300 naira/month **Percentage of income spent:** 15,300 / 40,000 = 0.3825 → **38% of income** goes only to pads for three menstruating fam
Cups of change
Nov 72 min read


A New Name, The Same Mission
Sometimes, change chooses us—literally! As many of you know, we set out to register our NGO as Cups of Change in Nigeria. But with...
Cups of change
Oct 41 min read


Why Men Matter in the Fight Against Period Poverty
Let’s be honest: when most people hear “menstruation,” they don’t immediately think “men.” But here’s the truth—real change is only...
Cups of change
Aug 91 min read
Behind the Scenes: How Your Support Is Powering Cups of Change
Something amazing is happening—Cups of Change is reaching more people than ever before. In the last week alone, our website traffic...
Cups of change
Aug 61 min read
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