Access to Menstrual Products in East Africa

by Femme International
Access to Menstrual Products in East Africa
Access to Menstrual Products in East Africa
Access to Menstrual Products in East Africa
Access to Menstrual Products in East Africa

Project Report | May 7, 2024
Menstrual Sexual Reproductive Health Training

By Sia Towo | Managing Director

Group photo after the session with menstrual kits
Group photo after the session with menstrual kits
The Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 aim to ensure everyone is included and not left behind. These goals touch people's lives worldwide and gender equality is one of the focus areas for Femme International. They partner with various organizations to ensure that menstruation does not hinder girls and women from achieving their goals. Their efforts involve education, research, and the distribution of menstrual products.
Understanding menstruation is essential for community members, including women, men, and young adults in both rural and urban areas. Different stakeholders' involvement helps provide support to young girls during menstruation. Since January, Femme International has been collaborating with various entities to raise awareness about menstruation. They provided education to 165 young girls, including 83 primary pupils from rural areas and 82 young girls in the adult learning system facing challenges such as early pregnancy in Arusha town. All participants received reusable menstrual products and education.
2024 arrived with so much to do and we are grateful that we are still able to work and address the challenges faced by menstruators to attract change and a better future for all without leaving others behind!
Now, let's dive into what has been done in the past three months 
Femme Internation in collaboration with 360Plus Foundation was able to do a collaborative menstrual health education training for two days in one of the primary schools at Ololosokwan in the Ngorongoro Conservation area. The training encompassed the whole curriculum of comprehensive education on menstrual, sexual reproductive and management.  
Target beneficiaries 
The project aimed to target young girls aged 11 to 24. Among them, 83 were primary school pupils aged 11 to 14, while those in the adult learning system ranged from 14 to 24, with some having children. Despite their different circumstances, all lacked significant information about menstruation. The intended number of beneficiaries was 100. However, some couldn't participate due to other obligations, and some were sick. This was intentional to address the school drop-out and absenteeism issues caused by girls feeling more comfortable staying home during their periods. The specific menstrual products distributed were reusable menstrual products.
Location of the training
Training sessions were held in the Ngorongoro district for pupils and the Arusha city council for young girls in the adult learning system.
Challenges observed 
One challenge faced was the lack of sufficient resources to partner with organizations focusing on entrepreneurship and life skills. Young girls in the adult learning system require support beyond formal education, and they also need life skills training to help them plan for their future.
Lessons observed during training 
The lesson learned from this project is that menstrual education is crucial for people of all ages, as it aids in understanding their bodies, cultivating healthy habits, and safely managing menstruation. Starting education at a young age equips individuals with the knowledge to manage their menstrual cycles early, making them effective ambassadors for menstruation among their peers.
Demonstration time
Demonstration time
Ongoing session in the class
Ongoing session in the class
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Organization Information

Femme International

Location: Kilimanjaro, Moshi - Tanzania, United Republic of
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Project Leader:
Sia Towo
Moshi , Kilimanjaro Tanzania, United Republic of
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