By Ivan Seguya | Project leader
Providing menstrual materials is an important part of addressing menstrual poverty, but sustainable impact requires a broader response. Girls need information, mentorship, clean water, hygiene supplies, supportive parents, and schools that understand their needs.
Through this program , F SSIBU Mission Foundation is building this comprehensive approach. We provide menstrual materials while supporting vulnerable schools with water cans and handwashing detergents. We also conduct mentorship and education sessions that help girls understand menstruation, strengthen confidence, and overcome the fear and embarrassment that can accompany menstrual stigma.
Our work extends into families. We engage parents to encourage open communication about menstruation and help them understand how silence and stigma can affect girls’ experiences at school. We want parents to become trusted sources of information and encouragement rather than allowing menstrual topics to remain hidden.
We are also seeking to expand our work into more schools within the vulnerable communities we serve. This expansion will enable us to reach girls who may currently have limited access to menstrual resources and supportive guidance.
Donor partnership can help us sustain and grow this approach. Every contribution can support materials, hygiene resources, mentorship, school outreach, and parent engagement.
Our vision is not simply to distribute menstrual supplies. It is to help create conditions where girls can manage menstruation with dignity, attend school with confidence, and continue pursuing their education without menstrual poverty or stigma becoming a barrier.
Together, we can help more girls stay focused on their futures.
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