By David Elungat | Executive Director
More 100 girls impacted with menstrual health kits and education at Amorwongora Primary School in Katakwi District. In our recent distribution of menstrual kits at the school, one of the beneficiary girls said 'I have been using pieces pof cloth to receive periods when i dont have money to buy and I also absent myself from school whenever periods come because I fear by pieces of cloth am using might leak, this is heaven for me now, atleast I will concentrate on my studies and become a nurse' (Jane 16 years-Primary Seven class).
We are so honored for the impact your giving is creating in helping girls overcome period poverty, continue with their education and attain their dreams.
Katakwi District is one of the poorest districts in Uganda, rural girls like those at Amorwongora Primary school face lot of stigma from boys during periods. Unfortunately, talking about periods is considered a taboo and mothers are too pre-occupied with meeting the basic needs than to talk to their daughters about period management. The lack of information and access to menstrual kits among school going girls often leads to high school drop out rates among girls.
Our programs are helping to keep girls in school, reduce stigma and increase girls ability to manage their periods in a dignified manner. We are forever grateful for partners like you who have helped us support not only refugee girls but also other girls from poor communities across uganda.
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By Elungat David | Executive Director
By Elungat David | Executive Director
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