WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA — Jan. 16, 2026 — Students at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, have partnered with Global Health and Education Projects Inc. (GHEP) to help address diaper need among families in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Through an end-of-the-year diaper drive, members of the DeMatha Service Club donated boxes of baby diapers and wipes to support GHEP’s We Love Babies Diaper Program, which assists families struggling to meet basic infant care needs.
Diaper need — defined as the inability to afford an adequate supply of diapers to keep infants clean, dry, and healthy — affects an estimated one in two families in the United States, according to the National Diaper Bank Network. Public health experts note that many communities in the D.C. region continue to experience heightened diaper insecurity following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Service Club’s donation drive concluded with a brief presentation ceremony at the high school, where students formally delivered the supplies to GHEP representatives. Accepting the donations on behalf of the organization were Dr. Romuladus (Romey) Azuine, GHEP’s executive director; Dr. Sussan Ekejiuba, director of programs; and Ms. Emily Moaddel, a DSCI Fellow.
In reaching out to GHEP, Mr. William Herman, president of the DeMatha Service Club, said the students were grateful for the opportunity to support GHEP’s work and expressed appreciation for the organization’s commitment to serving vulnerable babies and families in the region.
Ms. Erin Bright, DeMatha’s director of Christian service, said the students selected GHEP after researching local organizations addressing urgent community needs. She noted that the club members were drawn to GHEP’s mission and its focus on supporting underserved families.
Speaking on behalf of GHEP, Dr. Azuine thanked the students and school leadership for the donation and for the care they took in learning about the organization’s work. He said the partnership reflected the students’ commitment not only to academic excellence but also to service rooted in compassion and faith.
Dr. Ekejiuba also expressed appreciation to the DeMatha Service Club, noting that the donated diapers and wipes will directly benefit babies and families across the community. She said the students’ support will help ensure that more infants have access to essential supplies needed for healthy growth and development.
DeMatha’s Service Club provides students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop leadership skills and collaborate on service-oriented projects that contribute to the broader community, according to information published by the school.
Donation and Partnership Information
Individuals, organizations and community groups interested in supporting GHEP are invited to donate or partner with the organization to help expand its impact across underserved communities. Financial contributions, in-kind donations and collaborative partnerships support GHEP’s programs addressing diaper need, public health education, and environmental stewardship. To learn more about how to donate, become a community partner or support ongoing initiatives, visit GHEP’s website and explore opportunities to get involved.