By Othieno Gerald | Project Leader
Every month, thousands of girls in rural Uganda face a heartbreaking reality: missing school simply because they lack access to menstrual hygiene supplies. For families already struggling with poverty, purchasing sanitary products is often impossible. As a result, girls fall behind in their studies, lose confidence, and face an increased risk of dropping out altogether.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we are helping change this story. During this reporting period, vulnerable girls received menstrual hygiene kits, reproductive health education, and mentorship support that enabled them to continue learning with confidence and dignity.
The recent reduction in adolescent outreach services has created even greater challenges for schools and communities. Many girls now have fewer opportunities to access health information and support. Your contributions have helped bridge this gap and provide a vital safety net for those most at risk.
Teachers report that girls receiving support are attending school more regularly and participating more actively in class. Parents have expressed gratitude for the positive changes they see in their daughters' confidence and determination.
A simple hygiene kit may seem small, but for a girl striving to stay in school, it can mean everything. It can mean attending an important exam, remaining on track academically, and continuing to dream about a brighter future.
Thank you for helping ensure that a girl's education is not determined by her circumstances but by her potential.
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