My Periods are Awesome
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The subject of menstruation however, is too often taboo, and has many negative cultural attitudes associated with it here in Africa, including the idea that menstruating women and girls are contaminated ‟dirty and impure’’. Women and girls in rural setting of kiboga Uganda and in particular girls in schools suffer most from stigma and lack of services and facilities to help them cope with the physical and psychological pains they undergo during their menstrual periods, lack of materials managing menstrual hygiene, private space and wash rooms and inappropriate facilities for disposal of materials for those who have used pads. In spite of these issues, menstrual hygiene has been routinely ignored by professionals in the water, health and education sectors.
The lack of access to affordable and reliable menstrual hygiene products, combined with inadequate sanitation facilities and the stigma surrounding menstruation, contributes to absenteeism and dropout rates among schoolgirls. Addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach involving the provision of products, education. This proposal outlines a plan to improve menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in Ugandan schools. The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by schoolgirls of kigoma primary in kiboga district Uganda during menstruation, which often result in absenteeism, reduced academic performance, and increased dropout rates.
The proposal has a comprehensive strategy to provide sanitary products, education, and support to girls, ensuring a healthy and conducive learning environment.
Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products:
- Distribution of Reusable Pads: Partner with local organizations to produce and distribute reusable pads, which are cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
- Provision of Disposable Pads: Ensure an adequate supply of disposable pads for immediate needs and emergencies.
-Hygiene Kits: Distribute hygiene kits containing pads, underwear, soap, and informational leaflets.
Budget Estimate of 2,041.5
Item Number Costs Usd Total
1. Reusable Pads (per girl/year) (50 pics) 19 950
2. Disposable Pads (per girl/year) 50 1.83 91.5
3. Hygiene Kits (per girl) Cotton Under Wear/Soap 50 20 1000
The lack of access to affordable and reliable menstrual hygiene products, combined with inadequate sanitation facilities and the stigma surrounding menstruation, contributes to absenteeism and dropout rates among schoolgirls. Addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach involving the provision of products, education. This proposal outlines a plan to improve menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in Ugandan schools. The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by schoolgirls of kigoma primary in kiboga district Uganda during menstruation, which often result in absenteeism, reduced academic performance, and increased dropout rates.
The proposal has a comprehensive strategy to provide sanitary products, education, and support to girls, ensuring a healthy and conducive learning environment.
Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products:
- Distribution of Reusable Pads: Partner with local organizations to produce and distribute reusable pads, which are cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
- Provision of Disposable Pads: Ensure an adequate supply of disposable pads for immediate needs and emergencies.
-Hygiene Kits: Distribute hygiene kits containing pads, underwear, soap, and informational leaflets.
Budget Estimate of 2,041.5
Item Number Costs Usd Total
1. Reusable Pads (per girl/year) (50 pics) 19 950
2. Disposable Pads (per girl/year) 50 1.83 91.5
3. Hygiene Kits (per girl) Cotton Under Wear/Soap 50 20 1000
