By Linda Wilkinson | Founder of Chikumbuso
We should not let the old expression "out of sight, out of mind" gives us excuse to forget our fellow women.
Women in African prisons face overcrowded and unsanitary conditions conducive to poor health and the spread of infectious disease . Daily these women prisoners are confronted with unique challenges–related to menstruation; pregnancy and childbirth. There are no special needs given to female prisoners and sanitary wear is not provided. Imagine yourself in the same situation.
The Chikumbuso Project has made sanitary packets for women part of our Skills Training for At Risk Youth (STARY) program. Twenty young women and men learn to make these bags and pads as part of their year long training in tailoring. Through this program they learn not only the skill of tailoring but also the blessings of giving back to the community. Our goal is to give to women and girls in prison a sanitary packet, soap, underwear, and wash basin. Helping the Zambian prison system care for those incarcerated.
We can not do it with out your help. Please give to this needy cause enabling those who are "out of sight" to be seen again.
Thank you,
From all of us at Chikumbuso
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