Ruth Egbedi
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アバウト Ruth Egbedi
Founder of Young African Foundation | Gender Equality in STEM and Sustainable Environment
Ruth Egbedi is a young Nigerian changemaker who is taking significant strides towards enhancing menstrual health education, achieving environmental sustainability and attaining gender equality in STEM in Nigeria. Ruth is firm in her belief that girls in Africa can unlock their complete potential when given proper support.
Ruth is committed to tackling period poverty and ensuring a better and safer recycling system for Nigeria by providing training to underprivileged young women and girls on how to make reusable pads from sustainable and hygienic materials that are easily sourced from their environment. Additionally, she is empowering more young girls to enter the STEM field through career counselling engagements that ensure that they are properly enlightened and supported in their dreams to study STEM courses and take up careers in STEM fields.