Provide Access to Education for Kenyan Children

This month, our team witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education and community care during a visit to Mwashanga Primary School in Samburu sub-county. There, we met dozens of bright young girls whose futures are often clouded by a simple, preventable challenge: lack of access to menstrual hygiene products.

Together with staff from the Samburu Sub-County Hospital, we led a health talk that went far beyond just lessons in hygiene. In a sunlit classroom, fifty students gathered—some shy, others curious—as we discussed menstruation openly, many hearing for the first time that their cycles are natural and nothing to be ashamed of. They learned how to use, clean, and safely store both disposable and washable pads, with eyes lighting up at the thought that a single washable pad could last up to four years.

One girl shared that she often stayed home from school during her period out of fear of staining her uniform. Stories like hers are all too common, with studies showing girls here miss nearly a fifth of school days each year simply because they lack sanitary products. By the end of our session, the girls left not just with knowledge, but with dignity—each carrying new supplies that mean more days in class, more confidence, and more dreams intact.

A few days later, we joined forces with Choice Humanitarian, Rotary Club members, local chiefs, and health officials to mark International Menstrual Hygiene Day at Silaloni Primary School. This small school, tucked far from the main road, became the heart of a powerful movement that day. In group sessions, girls learned about managing their periods, boys discussed how to support their female peers, and parents were urged to break cycles of early marriage and violence that often derail a girl’s education. At the close, seeing students clutch their sanitary kits with relief and gratitude was a quiet testament to the day’s success.

Through these initiatives, we’ve reached hundreds of students—equipping them not just with products, but with vital knowledge and the assurance that their community stands behind them. Your support makes this possible. It turns hushed fears into shared solutions, missed school days into opportunities, and uncertainty into unwavering hope.

Thank you for standing with us. Together, we’re ensuring that no girl’s education is cut short simply because of her period, and that every student knows they are seen, valued, and capable of achieving so much more.