Help 100 Displaced Girls Access Menstrual Care

For many years, the North Kivu region in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been affected by prolonged armed conflict. More than 600,000 people have been displaced, with women and young girls forming a large part of this population. Living conditions in the camps remain extremely fragile.

One of the most overlooked challenges is access to safe menstrual hygiene: lack of sanitary pads, inadequate facilities, persistent taboos, and high health risks. Many girls are forced to use unsafe materials, exposing themselves to infections and a loss of dignity.

Project Objective

The “Help 100 Displaced Girls Access Menstrual Care” project aims to provide 100 displaced girls with:

• reusable menstrual hygiene kits,
• comprehensive menstrual health education,
• practical skills to produce and sell menstrual products.

This initiative does more than address an immediate need—it creates long-term pathways to autonomy, economic resilience, and dignity.

Intervention Strategy

The project focuses on three essential actions:

1. Distribution of reusable kits, ensuring safe and sustainable access to menstrual hygiene.
2. Monthly awareness sessions, designed to break taboos, share accurate information, and build girls’ confidence in managing their health.
3. Vocational training, giving beneficiaries the skills to manufacture menstrual products and generate income through a future local cooperative.

Current Progress

To date:

• The team is identifying trainers and the girls who will participate in the program.
• Activities are scheduled to officially begin in November 2025.
• Through the partnership with GlobalGiving, 126 dollars have already been raised.
• The total project budget is estimated at 10,000 dollars, and we are steadily moving toward this goal.

Expected Impact

Once implemented, the project will:

• improve girls’ health and safety,
• strengthen their autonomy and economic capacities,
• create a sustainable system where menstrual products become accessible for the entire community,
• restore dignity, confidence, and hope for young girls who are too often forgotten.

Call to Donors

We warmly invite all supporters to join us in this high-impact humanitarian mission.
Every contribution, even the smallest, brings a young girl closer to a safer, more dignified, and more independent future.

Your support can transform lives. Together—with GlobalGiving and the generosity of our donors—we can reach our goal and bring meaningful change to a region in urgent need.

Acknowledgments

We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has already contributed. Your support is a beacon of hope, and it is already making a real difference. Thank you for standing with the girls of North Kivu in this essential mission.

Together for the Menstrual Dignity of Displaced Girls

Progress Report – August 2025

Project: Help 100 Displaced Girls Access Menstrual Care
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Total Estimated Budget: $10,000
Funds Raised So Far: $125
Project Launch Date: November 2025

Project Background

North Kivu, in eastern DR Congo, has endured years of armed conflict, resulting in the displacement of over 600,000 people. Among them, women and adolescent girls are the most affected, living in precarious conditions without access to basic menstrual health resources.

In the camps, girls face severe menstrual health challenges: lack of sanitary products, unsafe facilities, and social stigma around menstruation. Many are forced to use unsafe alternatives such as dirty cloth, paper, or leaves—leading to increased risks of infection and undermining their dignity.

Project Objective

This initiative aims to support 100 displaced girls by providing:

• Reusable menstrual hygiene kits that are safe and eco-friendly
• Monthly educational sessions on menstrual hygiene and sexual health
• Vocational training in the production of washable sanitary pads
• Creation of a local cooperative, offering financial independence and sustained access to hygiene supplies

Activities Completed So Far

• Awareness campaign launched on the GlobalGiving platform, with $125 already raised
• Ongoing identification of skilled trainers and selected beneficiaries
• Local partnerships being established with grassroots women’s organizations
• Logistical planning in progress to ensure a smooth project start in November 2025

Expected Impact

• Significant improvement in girls’ menstrual health and hygiene practices
• Reduced health risks from unsafe menstrual alternatives
• Breaking taboos through education and open dialogue in communities
• Economic empowerment of girls through training and cooperative work
• A scalable model for other crisis-affected regions

Summary Budget

• Training & educational materials
• Reusable menstrual kits
• Cooperative setup
• Project management & logistics
  Total Budget: $10,000

Acknowledgements & Call for Support

We sincerely thank all the donors who have already contributed to this initiative. Your generosity has allowed us to take the first steps. With the continued support of GlobalGiving and our international community, we are confident that we will reach our full goal.

Today, we extend a heartfelt call to action:
To our existing donors—thank you.
To future supporters—we need you.

Your donation, no matter the amount, helps a displaced girl live with health, dignity, and independence.

Conclusion

This project is more than a humanitarian act—
It is a step toward justice, dignity, and hope.
A concrete response to an often-silent emergency.

Join us. Give. Support. Share.

Thank you for your trust and commitment.