65% of women and girls in Kenya lack access to affordable sanitary pads, forcing many to miss up to five days of school each month. Without a sustainable solution, some girls resort to unsafe means, including transactional sex for pads, contributing to the alarming statistic of 13,000 teenage girls dropping out of school each year. Our program provides reusable sanitary kits and menstrual health education, ensuring that no girl has to choose between her education and her period.
In rural Kenya, many girls stay home during their periods simply because they lack sanitary pads. Missing school each month affects their academic performance, self-esteem, and long-term opportunities. For some, the struggle to keep up in class becomes overwhelming, leading to dropouts-especially in Standard 8, a crucial stage in their education. Without intervention, this cycle of inequality continues for generations.
RKF provides high-quality reusable sanitary pad kits, each lasting 12 months. This simple yet powerful solution ensures that girls can attend school consistently, focus on their studies, and build confidence. Our program also offers menstrual health education and empowerment workshops, equipping girls with the knowledge and self-advocacy skills they need to manage their periods safely and with dignity. We ensure that a girl's education isn't interrupted by something as natural as her period.
Sub-Saharan Africa has 202 million illiterate people, two-thirds being women and girls. Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. We create long-term economic and social change by ensuring girls stay in school and on track to pursue careers. A sanitary pad kit is more than a hygiene product-it is a lifeline for a girl's future, enabling her to complete her education and escape poverty. With your support, we can end period poverty and ensure every girl has the opportunity to thrive.
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