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

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