By Mohamed B. Koroma | Project Leader
The challenges faced by schoolgirls in rural Tanzania are enormous, especially in the areas of hygiene and sanitation. Most school-going girls during their menstruations are not able to attend school simply because they could not afford to buy sanitary pads on a monthly basis due to a lack of adequate resources. Also, many schools in rural areas in Tanzania have insufficient numbers of latrines, which are often poorly designed and maintained. For girls who are menstruating, these problems compound the difficulties posed by the inability to afford sanitary pads as well as cultural taboos around menstruation.
We know how challenging it is for poor families to provide sanitary pads for their girls in ensuring that they go to school with confidence when menstruating. To help tackle such challenges, the organization opted to provide reusable sanitary pads that are more compelling to the girls because they are hygienically approved, affordable, high-quality, and reusable.
During the current reporting period, and with funds raised on the GlobalGiving platform, the organization distributed reusable sanitary pads to over 10 girls in two different schools as we continue to help girls stay in school.
The organization is very grateful for the support from partners and friends who donated their hard-earned money through the GlobalGiving platform in helping us achieve our goal.
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