By Miriam Nakiyaga | Project leader
Regenerative Menstrual Kits Keep Girls in School A Report by Kyobe Foundation.
Access to menstrual hygiene products remains a significant barrier to education for many girls in underserved communities in Uganda. In response to this challenge, the Kyobe Foundation launched an innovative solution, the Free Butterfly Regenerative Menstrual Kits. These kits are helping to break the stigma around menstruation and ensure that no girl misses school due to her period.
In many rural and low-income communities, menstruation often leads to girls missing several days of school each month. Lack of access to sanitary products, inadequate menstrual education, and cultural taboos exacerbate the issue. This contributes to high dropout rates among adolescent girls, widening the gender education gap. Kyobe Foundation’s Solution The Butterfly Regenerative Menstrual Kit is a sustainable, reusable menstrual hygiene product designed with the environment and dignity in mind. Each kit contains Reusable cloth pads made from absorbent, washable materials, waterproof pouches for storage and transport as well as menstrual hygiene education materials. The pads are made from long-lasting materials, reducing plastic waste and environmental impact.
One kit can last up to two years, reducing the financial burden on families. The educational component equips girls with essential knowledge about reproductive health and hygiene.
Since the launch of the initiative, Kyobe Foundation has distributed thousands of kits across schools in Eastern Uganda. The results have been transformative
:Schools report up to a 70% reduction in absenteeism during girls’ menstrual periods. Girls report feeling more confident, secure, and less anxious about menstruation. The initiative includes mothers and local leaders in awareness campaigns, breaking harmful myths and fostering open dialogue.
"Before I got the Butterfly Kit, I would stay home because I was scared of staining my uniform. Now, I go to school even during my period. I want to be a nurse one day." A 15 year old beneficiary.
The kits are manufactured by local women trained by the foundation, creating employment opportunities and fostering economic empowerment within the community. The model promotes circular development education, employment, and environmental stewardship.
Looking Forward Kyobe Foundation aims to scale the program nationwide, with a goal to reach 100,000 girls by 2027. The foundation is actively seeking partnerships, donations, and volunteers to expand the initiative. The Butterfly Regenerative Menstrual Kits by Kyobe Foundation are not just hygiene products, they are tools of empowerment. By providing access to sustainable menstrual care, the foundation is ensuring that girls can pursue their education uninterrupted, with dignity and pride.
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