Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda

by Uganda Youth Skills Training Organisation
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda
Donate sanitary pads to 500 schoolgirls in Uganda

Project Report | Jan 27, 2025
MENSTRUAL MANAGEMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

By Johnmary Tusingwire | project leader

school administration participating in the process
school administration participating in the process

Sanitary distribution to the poor urban school undergoing girl child project by Uganda Youth Skills Training Organization (UYSTO), established in 2017 under GlobalGiving, has significantly improved academic outcomes, knowledge and confidence for poor urban schoolgirls by addressing menstrual management challenges. However, a period-long gap in support has highlighted challenges that need urgent attention.

Key Achievements

Improved Academic Performance: Provision of sanitary materials allowed girls to focus better on their studies.

Reduced Absenteeism: Girls' school attendance improved during menstrual periods.

Higher Enrolment: Neighbouring schools saw increased transfers as girls sought this support.

Boosted Confidence: Sensitization campaigns reduced stigma and empowered girls.

Consistent Attendance: Improved menstrual health ensured uninterrupted learning.

Advocacy for dignified menstruation: Young girls are now advocates for dignified menstruation in Kampala schools.

Number of the beneficiaries: Over 2000 poor urban school going girl children have benefited from the project and we anticipate that a full project ending, at 100% funding, will have supported over 2500.

Challenges

  • Economic Barriers: Many families cannot afford menstrual products, leaving girls unsupported.
  • Issues with effectively engagement of different segments of donors: This has seen the project taking much long time as anticipated, though hoping to improve in the coming proposed project campaign “Yes We can”

Conclusion

Sanitary distribution to the poor urban school undergoing girl child project with its components; menstrual management and disposal awareness, has been pivotal in achieving academic excellence and knowledge for beneficiaries and it’s believed that the sustained support is essential to build on these successes and address current challenges.

Now that the project is at its last stage of ending, by having been funded at 90%, we would like to appreciate all our donors in all kinds; physical support, kind support, knowledge and encouragement that made us reach to this funding level of this project. Bravo Brave to all of you who have been actors in achieving this project. We are soon bringing a new project which is looking at general Uganda Youth Skills Training Organization’s sustainability, being driven by Yes, We Can campaign. The project will be construction of UYSTO’s training centre in Wakiso where we have been able to buy land.

 

Recommendations

  1. Parental Restoring Regular Support: Parents to ensure consistent supply of menstrual hygiene materials.
  2. Enhance Parental Awareness: The final project end meeting must engage families to foster a supportive environment for the safe learning of poor urban girl child.
  3. Scale the Program by other actors. Other actors specially those that UYSTO has trained to produce re-usable sanitary pads. Expanding to more schools to benefit a larger demographic.

Reinstating and strengthening the program will ensure menstrual management continues as a cornerstone of academic success for girls.

Teaching young girls to use sanitary pads
Teaching young girls to use sanitary pads
Field officers ready with sanitary wears .
Field officers ready with sanitary wears .
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Jan 23, 2024
PSYCHO-PAIN IN POOR URBAN SCHOOL GIRLS' EYES.

By JOHNMARY TUSINGWIRE | PROGRAMS OFFICER

Oct 4, 2023
TRYING TIMES FOR SANITARY PADS BENEFICIARIES(GIRLS).

By TUSINGWIRE JOHNMARY | PROGRAMS ASSISTANT

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Uganda Youth Skills Training Organisation

Location: Kampala, Lubaga - Uganda
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Project Leader:
Maahe Bob
Executive Director
Kampala , Uganda
$3,660 raised of $4,000 goal
 
104 donations
$340 to go
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