Health &
Hygiene Drive
Access to basic health and hygiene resources shouldn't be a privilege. AHSS is collecting and shipping medical supplies, hygiene products, and health education materials to clinics and schools in Nigeria.
What is HHD?
Health Is a
Human Right
The AHSS Health & Hygiene Drive collects basic medical supplies, hygiene products, and health education materials from Maryland communities and ships them directly to clinics and schools in Nigeria.
We often focus on education — and rightly so. But a child who is sick cannot learn. A mother without access to basic hygiene cannot protect her family. Health and education are inseparable. The HHD addresses both.
Health access is one of the most heavily funded causes in global philanthropy — from the Gates Foundation to USAID to the WHO. This initiative positions AHSS to tap into those pipelines and attract the kind of partnerships that fund real, sustained impact.
We partner with hospitals, pharmacies, pre-med student organizations, and health-focused nonprofits to source supplies — and with KTG Shipping International to get them where they need to go.
The Numbers
Why It Matters
The Process
How We Do It
Source Supplies
We collect donations from students, families, hospitals, pharmacies, and pre-med organizations across Maryland.
Sort & Package
All items are sorted, inventoried, and securely packaged. Expired or unusable items are removed before shipment.
Ship via KTG
KTG Shipping International handles international transport directly to Nigeria — the same trusted partner behind ALI.
Deliver & Document
Supplies are distributed to verified clinics and schools in Nigeria. Every delivery is documented and shared on our website.
What We Collect
Supplies We Accept
- First aid kits and bandages
- Over-the-counter medications (unopened, unexpired)
- Antiseptics and wound care supplies
- Soap, hand sanitizer, and hygiene kits
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and oral care
- Vitamins and nutritional supplements (unexpired)
- Gloves, masks, and basic PPE
- Health education pamphlets and materials
- Thermometers and basic diagnostic tools
All items must be unopened and unexpired. Prescription medications cannot be accepted.
Who We Partner With
Our Partner Network
Hospitals & Clinics
Local hospitals and medical centers donate surplus supplies and connect us with medical professionals who champion the cause.
Pharmacies
Pharmacy partners donate near-expiry, surplus, or sample products that are still fully effective and safe for use.
Pre-Med Organizations
College and high school pre-med clubs drive supply collections and volunteer for sorting — future doctors giving back early.
KTG Shipping International
Our official logistics partner handles all international transport to Nigeria — the same trusted pipeline as ALI and ATB.
Get Involved
Be Part of the Drive
Whether you're a student, a healthcare professional, a pharmacy, or an organization — there is a role for you in the AHSS Health & Hygiene Drive. Every donation reaches a community that needs it.
Grant & Funding Opportunity
The AHSS Health & Hygiene Drive is specifically designed to align with global health funding priorities. Organizations interested in co-sponsoring or grant-funding this initiative are encouraged to reach out — we are actively seeking institutional partners.