Failure for rural adolescent girls to have proper sanitary menstruation materials such as underwear and sanitary towels has over time been raised as an issue that has contributed to health degradation in rural communities and has negatively impacted girls’ academic performances due to missing school out of fear of an “oops” moment due to lack of necessary basic needs.

To counter this, we are providing safe pads (sanitary towels) that are recyclable, to girls in Kisiriri and Nkoilale primary schools in efforts to contribute positively to education as school absenteeism for the girl child is reduced and help to reduce early pregnancy and diseases for the girls.

Further, it also contributes towards a fair ‘playing ground’ for the female gender and gives them an opportunity to compete equally with the male counterparts thus advocating for gender equality among these communities through empowering the girls through safe sanitary provision.

Empower girls to stay in school

For many young girls, their education journey is disrupted by the natural rhythm of their bodies. Absences during menstrual cycles, lasting anywhere from three to seven days, create a stark disparity in learning opportunities between genders. Coupled with the pervasive stigma surrounding menstruation, these challenges cast a shadow over the educational prospects of young girls in these communities.

Be a champion for the girl child by any generous donation to help vulnerable girls afford basic supplies so they can stay in school. Most of the girls struggle with “period poverty,” which is lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, and hand-washing facilities. On top of this is not just the stigma but also taboos that directly affect the girls’ dignity, confidence, and self-esteem, we can break this cycle, one pad, one girl at a time!