Menstrual Hygiene Project

The project was aimed at supporting and strengthening the capacity of 2 schools and 100 school girls in managing menstrual hygiene and to increase awareness on proper hygiene and sanitation practices among pupils. The results were: 20 orphaned school girls were supported and trained to locally make reusable sanitary pads to manage menstrual hygiene. 100 school girls were given packets of sanitary pads and enough for a whole year and girls were able to stay at school throughout the months. Lastly Knowledge and awareness was created on menstrual hygiene management among schools and pupils in selected schools.