Girls' Pride Gambia

Girls' Pride Gambia (GP) is a non-profit, women and youth-led community-based organization located in Mbollet-Ba Village in the North Bank Region of The Gambia. It was founded to end period poverty and its harmful impact on girls' education, health, and dignity. The organization distributes reusable sanitary pads and period underwear and teaches girls and women how to manage their own sanitary pads using sustainable materials. GP also trains peer educators, red cross volunteers, teachers, Mothers' Clubs, and community youth educators to support sexual and reproductive health and rights (menstrual hygiene, teenage pregnancy, FGM, child marriage, sexual and gender-based violence, m... read more Girls' Pride Gambia (GP) is a non-profit, women and youth-led community-based organization located in Mbollet-Ba Village in the North Bank Region of The Gambia. It was founded to end period poverty and its harmful impact on girls' education, health, and dignity. The organization distributes reusable sanitary pads and period underwear and teaches girls and women how to manage their own sanitary pads using sustainable materials. GP also trains peer educators, red cross volunteers, teachers, Mothers' Clubs, and community youth educators to support sexual and reproductive health and rights (menstrual hygiene, teenage pregnancy, FGM, child marriage, sexual and gender-based violence, mental health, sex education, family planning), conduct advocacy in schools and communities, while offering both online and offline counselling services. Its mission is to create a safe, inclusive space and promote eco-friendly, lasting solutions for women's health and well-being. Its vision is a world where all girls and women have access to quality sexual and reproductive health education and products through innovative approaches. The organization's main goals are to help girls manage their periods with dignity, reduce school absenteeism, support maternal and child health, end sexual and gender-based violence, child marriage, teenage pregnancy, create job opportunities for youth especially women and reduce plastic waste generated from single use disposable sanitary pads. Girls' Pride Gambia works in alignment with several global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including health, education, gender equality, decent work, climate action, and partnerships.