By Sonya Kahlenberg, PhD | Executive Director (Interim)
Our first school term back in 2023 has wrapped, and we are happy to report that our reusable menstrual pad (RUMPs) trainings are as popular as ever. The Kasiisi Project works with health clubs in all 16 of our partner primary schools to teach girls how to make RUMPs from affordable, locally available materials to help them better manage their periods and keep them in school.
Our health team and teachers noticed that girls were sometimes teased by male classmates who saw the after-school RUMPs activities, so we decided to also engage boys in these activities and in our menstrual health education programs more broadly. This made a big difference and has greatly reduced the stigmatization of girls. We also now see boys supporting their sisters and mothers by making RUMPs for them and passing on the skills they learned. It has strengthened the camaraderie in our health clubs too. It's critical that this program involves both girls and boys!
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