CAGEAD Crowns an MHM Ambassador for Boyo Division
In a community still stroke with menstrual challenges, taboos, and myths, CAGEAD in collaboration with the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) has taken a bold step towards change by installing a Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Ambassador for Boyo Division. This strategic move aims to promote open dialogue, raise awareness, and promote positive attitudes around menstruation.
Director RD MINPROFF Fundong congratulating MHM Ambassador
Akoni Eden Bih, a Lower Sixth science student at Government Bilingual High School (GBHS) Fundong, has been officially crowned the MHM Ambassador during a pageant competition held in Boyo on May 31st 2025, to commemorate world menstrual hygiene day. Competing against six contestants, her performance stood out as she delivered a powerful campaign speech and participated in symbolic parades that reflected her passion for normalizing menstruation and advocating for menstrual hygiene.
Beyond the crown, Eden has been a committed advocate for menstrual health. Through CAGEAD’s project on promoting positive sexuality among Adolescent Girls
and Young Women (AGYW), she has acquired knowledge and resources that she has actively shared with her peers. Eden has consistently led sensitization sessions in church gatherings and in her school’s MHM club established by CAGEAD impacting many AGYW, who have since adopted healthier menstrual practices. These visible results have strengthened her to continue promoting MHM in her school environment. MHM Ambassador Fundong
Motivated by her vision, Eden has announced that she is currently running for the post of Sanitation Prefect in 2026 to further advocate for better menstrual hygiene conditions in her school. She expressed excitement about her new role as ambassador and pledged her unwavering commitment.
“I want the community to understand that menstruation is not shameful or something to hide, but a natural and positive part of life that signifies fertility. I plan to increase attendance in our school’s MHM club, mobilize members to maintain clean toilets making it comfortable for menstruating girls and campaign for the regular provision of sanitary pads in my Eden giving her camapaign school.”
As Eden steps into her new role, she envisions a Boyo Division where menstruation is not only normalized but supported by a clean, safe, and informed environment. Her journey reflects the power of youth-driven advocacy and the importance of equipping young girls with both knowledge and leadership opportunities. With the continued support of CAGEAD, AWDF and key stakeholders, Eden’s vision of a stigma-free and empowered community is not only possible, it is within reach.
By Beizeh Amalia