Keep Girls in School: Reusable Pads & Menstrual Hygiene
- Raised
- $1,000
- Goal
- $20,000
In Kyarusozi Sub-County, Western Uganda, worsening climate crises and deep systemic poverty force a heartbreaking choice on young girls. Every month, hundreds of orphan and vulnerable girls miss up to five days of school simply because they cannot afford sanitary products. This absenteeism quickly leads to high dropout rates, early marriages, and heightened vulnerabilities regarding their Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
The Western Uganda FBO Network (WUFBON) is launching an urgent intervention to manufacture and distribute high-quality, reusable sanitary pads to 1,000 orphan and vulnerable girls. Alongside these essential supplies, we are setting up institutional support systems within local schools:
- 1,000 Girls Equipped: Providing long-lasting, eco-friendly reusable pad kits that secure their comfort and dignity for a full academic year.
- SRHR Management & Education: Integrating comprehensive health, hygiene, and rights awareness training through our trusted interfaith youth networks.
- Keeping Girls in Classrooms: Eliminating climate- and poverty-driven school dropouts, ensuring every orphan girl has an equal opportunity to learn and thrive.
Your donation goes directly to Western Uganda FBO Network, enabling us to purchase raw materials, fund local women tailoring groups, and secure the future of our young learners. Every girl deserves to stay in school.