About the Program
We implement comprehensive educational initiatives aimed at addressing the stigma surrounding menstruation in Ugandan households. By conducting outreach programs in remote villages, we impart knowledge about the menstrual cycle to both girls and boys, fostering a supportive environment for girls transitioning into womanhood. Additionally, our efforts include distributing menstrual hygiene kits containing various supplies, such as pads, underwear, disposable, and reusable options. Moreover, we empower women by providing them with the skills to create their own reusable pads, ensuring sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions within their communities. We want to build a future for women and girls.
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Educating Girls & Women
A cross-section of girls from poverty-stricken families use plant leaves as sanitary pads in Uganda….some use old rugs that require routine washing for reuse yet soap and water are scarce. Some cultures regard menstruation as a taboo, forcing girls into isolation during periods for they are deemed unclean.
One in every four girls between the age of 12 and 18 years in Uganda will drop out of school once they begin menstruating, and school absence rates quadruple from 7% to 28% during their period.
Girls’ dignity and confidence is bruised during menstruation because communities and schools don’t have clear support systems such as private pad disposal facilities, changing and washing areas as well counseling and guidance services.
In many communities, young girls face significant challenges that hinder their education, including the inability to manage their menstrual cycles. This often leads to desperate attempts to control bleeding, risking their health with unsafe practices. Lack of understanding about menstruation further exacerbates the situation. By introducing comprehensive education about the female reproductive system alongside the provision of feminine hygiene kits, we empower these girls with the knowledge and resources they need to stay in school. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty and open doors to a brighter future for these girls, ensuring they have the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
