Keep Girls in School with Reusable Sanitary Pads

Menstrual stigma continues to affect the education and well-being of countless girls in rural Uganda. Many girls face embarrassment, isolation, and absenteeism due to a lack of sanitary products and accurate information. Thanks to your support, we are making significant progress in breaking these barriers.

Over the reporting period, we provided menstrual hygiene kits and facilitated educational workshops in schools and communities. These workshops addressed menstrual health management, personal hygiene, and confidence-building. Girls were encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, and support one another in a safe environment.

Teachers have observed positive changes among participants. Girls are demonstrating greater confidence, improved attendance, and increased engagement in school activities. Several schools have also established peer support groups where students continue discussing menstrual health and supporting fellow learners.

The project has reached beyond the girls themselves. Parents, teachers, and community leaders participated in awareness sessions aimed at reducing misconceptions and promoting supportive attitudes toward menstruation. This broader engagement is helping create an environment where girls feel respected and understood.

Many beneficiaries reported feeling empowered by the knowledge they gained and relieved to have access to reliable menstrual products. By reducing stigma and providing practical solutions, the project is helping girls stay focused on their studies and future goals.

Your partnership is creating lasting change and ensuring that menstruation does not stand in the way of education and opportunity.

Access to menstrual hygiene products remains a major challenge for many girls in rural Uganda. Without proper protection, girls often stay home during their periods, missing valuable learning time and falling behind academically. Through your support, we are helping change this reality.

This quarter, our project reached vulnerable adolescent girls with reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health education. The distributions were accompanied by interactive training sessions that focused on hygiene practices, reproductive health, and self-esteem. These sessions created safe spaces where girls could ask questions and receive accurate information without fear of judgment.

The impact has been encouraging. School administrators reported improved attendance among supported girls, particularly during menstruation. Students who previously missed classes every month are now attending school more consistently and participating actively in lessons and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, the project is helping challenge harmful cultural beliefs that often surround menstruation. Community discussions involving parents, teachers, and local leaders have increased awareness and support for girls' menstrual health needs. As a result, many families are becoming more comfortable discussing the topic openly.

One beneficiary shared that receiving reusable pads has allowed her to remain in school throughout the month, giving her confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Stories like hers demonstrate the life-changing impact of donor support.

Together, we are ensuring that girls can learn with dignity, confidence, and equal opportunities to succeed.