Keep her in school

A girl should be able to ask questions about her menstrual health without feeling ashamed. However, menstrual stigma can make many girls uncomfortable discussing their periods with parents, teachers, or other trusted adults. When this silence is combined with limited access to menstrual materials and hygiene facilities, menstruation can become a serious obstacle to consistent school participation.

Through Keep Her in School, F SSIBU Mission Foundation is creating spaces where girls can receive both practical assistance and mentorship. We provide menstrual materials while using mentorship sessions to help girls understand their bodies, manage menstruation confidently, and develop the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their wellbeing and education.

Our work also recognizes that menstrual dignity requires more than materials. Schools need access to water and hygiene supplies. That is why we are supporting vulnerable schools with water cans and handwashing detergents, helping create a more supportive environment for girls.

At the family level, we engage parents in conversations about menstrual stigma. Parents are encouraged to listen to their daughters, answer questions respectfully, and avoid language that makes menstruation something to hide.

We are working toward expanding these activities to more schools across the vulnerable communities we serve.

For every girl reached, the goal is simple: less shame, greater knowledge, better hygiene, and stronger confidence to remain in school.

With donor partnership, we can reach more girls who are experiencing menstrual poverty and help ensure that menstruation does not stand between them and their education.

Menstruation should never become a barrier to a girl’s education. Yet girls living in vulnerable communities may face difficulty accessing menstrual materials, water, hygiene supplies, and reliable information. Without appropriate support, these challenges can contribute to missed school days, embarrassment, isolation, and increased vulnerability to dropping out.

F SSIBU Mission Foundation is responding through Keep Her in School, combining menstrual material distribution with mentorship, menstrual health education, and community engagement. We want girls to understand that menstruation is a normal biological process and that they deserve dignity, safety, and support throughout their menstrual journey.

Our interventions include providing menstrual materials to girls who need them, supplying water cans for schools, and supporting handwashing through the provision of detergents. These practical resources complement mentorship sessions where girls can ask questions, discuss challenges, build confidence, and learn healthy menstrual hygiene practices.

We are also working with parents because sustainable change begins at home. By encouraging parents to communicate openly with their daughters, we are helping challenge the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation.

We hope to expand these interventions to additional schools in vulnerable communities where girls continue to experience menstrual poverty.

Donor support can help turn menstrual care from a daily struggle into a source of dignity and confidence. Together, we can help more girls remain engaged in their education and pursue their dreams without being held back by period poverty or stigma.