This project proposes a comprehensive menstrual health empowerment program that combines direct support and education to at least 300 girls, training and workshops to at least 1,200 girls and boys inspiring innovation, and advocacy all centralized at the Students Support and Philanthropy Program Eastern Regional Office and multipurpose center, Jinja.
Currently,up to 20% of school-age girls in rural Uganda miss school during menstruation, and repeated absences significantly impact their learning outcomes. In Budondo - Busoga, these challenges are compounded by high rates of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other hygiene-related health issues due to insufficient access to safe water and sanitation facilities. The Students Support and Philanthropy Program will engage and empower more than 1000 youths in rural Jinja through MHH education.
The SSPP will conduct education and awareness campaigns on MHH, distribute reusable pads to the most in need girls. The youths will also get an opportunity to be screened and treated for UTIs and other reproductive health diseases. After the engagement with students from these schools, the SSPP works with key stakeholders to design communication tools and strategies in order to ease the living condition for girls and reduce stigma.
This project will increase school retention and attendance for girls, targeting a 30% reduction in absenteeism due to menstruation within the first year as well as improve knowledge sharing on MHH amongst all youth without any form of stigma.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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