This project will tackle the various challenges young girls in northern Uganda encounter concerning menstrual health. The project produces and distributes sanitary pads to 5000 schoolgirls, refugees, and the wider community. Our project aims to improve hygiene, increase access to information, and reduce negative stigma, while also creating employment opportunities for young single mothers through our social enterprise.
In Uganda, menstrual health challenges impede the well-bein and educational prospects of the majority of women and girls, with 60% unable to meet their basic needs and 70% of adolescents identifying menstruation as a significant barrier to schooling (Asiimwe et al., 2024).The lack of access to sanitary supplies causes girls to miss three to four days of school monthly, triggering a cascade of negative outcomes including diminished academic performance, eroded self-esteem, and heightened dropout.
This project empowers young women by delivering essential information, resources, and economic opportunities to advance menstrual health for all. Sanitary pads are locally produced by young single mothers who have personally confronted and overcome the harmful stigma surrounding menstruation. These products are then distributed to local schools and rural villages, where educational programs reach both girls and boys with vital knowledge on hygiene practices.
This project will benefit 5,000 girls and women, fostering broader cultural awareness about the critical importance of menstrual health and its far-reaching implications. Participants will experience tangible improvements in health and hygiene practices, enhanced self-esteem, and increased school attendance. Additionally, the initiative will generate employment opportunities within our social enterprise, ultimately building a future of dignity and empowerment for the girls and women we serve.
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