By Ivan Seguya | Project leader
Education can open pathways to opportunity, but girls cannot fully benefit from education when basic barriers prevent them from participating comfortably. Menstrual poverty and stigma can create such barriers, particularly for girls living in vulnerable communities.
F SSIBU Mission Foundation is responding through Keep Her in School, where menstrual health support is integrated into our broader commitment to girls’ education. We provide menstrual materials, mentorship, hygiene resources, and community engagement to help girls navigate menstrual challenges with greater confidence.
Our support includes providing water cans and handwashing detergents to vulnerable schools. These practical resources help strengthen hygiene and contribute to more supportive learning environments. Through mentorship, girls receive information and encouragement around menstrual health and hygiene while having opportunities to discuss challenges they may otherwise be afraid to share.
We also engage parents because girls need support beyond the classroom. Encouraging parents to communicate openly about menstruation can help reduce shame and give girls trusted people to approach when they experience difficulties.
As we seek to reach more schools, donor support will help us extend these interventions to additional vulnerable communities.
A donor’s contribution can help provide menstrual materials, support mentorship sessions, strengthen school hygiene resources, and facilitate parent engagement.
Investing in menstrual dignity is an investment in girls’ ability to participate confidently in education.
Through partnership, we can help address the practical and social challenges surrounding menstruation and support more girls to remain connected to their schools, their aspirations, and the opportunities education can provide.
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