Child Protection Zimbabwe Project #64782

RESTORING DIGNITY -END PERIOD POVERTY

by Angels Palace

Summary

In Rural Zimbabwe... did you know that thousands of orphans and vulnerable Children are deprived of menstrual hygiene products. Getting your period can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. But it can be especially distressing for girls if a period comes as a surprise or is surrounded by secrecy and shame. 1.8 billion people across the world have periods - they're a natural, healthy and normal part of life. But sadly, the topic of periods is still taboo. Many girls are taunted and shamed

$15,000
total goal

$14,998
remaining

3
donors

0
monthly donors

1
year

Challenge

1 million of orphans and vulnerable children live in challenging conditions in Zimbabwe Rural, with the majority having no access to menstrual hygiene products. There are many challenges that children need to overcome because of period poverty. Children who have their menstrual cycle monthly need to have good and safe hygiene products and health facilities to visit if required. Lack of access to harmless and hygienic products has caused orphans and vulnerable children to use unsafe products.

Solution

Addressing period poverty requires concerted efforts from institutions and organizations to achieve menstrual equity. This involves ensuring access to sanitary products, proper toilets, hand-washing facilities, waste management and hygiene education. Providing resources alone is insufficient. Education on menstrual hygiene for both young girls and boys is crucial to prevent child marriages, early pregnancies, malnourishment, domestic violence, and pregnancy complications,

Long-Term Impact

Through educating orphans' menstrual hygiene, we empower the young girls to look after themselves and overcome challenges they face during their menstrual cycle. We reintegrate them into the education system and provide vocational training to train them to make their own hygiene product that can be useful in the long run This enables them to attend school and gain extra knowledge on menstrual health .