Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Kigoma, Tanzania hosts thousands of refugee women and girls who face challenges managing menstruation safely and with dignity. According to UNHCR, Tanzania hosts over 232,000 refugees and asylum seekers, with nearly one-third being women and girls of reproductive age. UNFPA reports that lack of access to menstrual hygiene materials causes many girls to miss school and social activities.The project will distribute 10,000 dignity kits containing reusable sanitary pads.
Many refugee girls cannot afford sanitary products and resort to unsafe alternatives.Limited access to menstrual supplies increases absenteeism from school and community activities.Overcrowded camp conditions often lack privacy and adequate hygiene facilities.Menstrual stigma and lack of education leave girls feeling embarrassed and isolated.Funding shortages reduce the availability of hygiene support for vulnerable girls.
Provide reusable period kits containing washable sanitary pads, underwear, soap, and storage bags.Conduct menstrual health and hygiene education sessions for adolescent girls.Train peer educators to share accurate information and reduce stigma.Support girls with sustainable menstrual products that can last for years.Promote dignity, confidence, health, and uninterrupted school attendance
Girls will attend school more regularly and improve academic performance.Families will save money through the use of reusable menstrual products.Girls will gain confidence and participate fully in community life.Improved hygiene practices will reduce health and infection risks.Communities will benefit from empowered girls who can pursue education and future opportunities
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