Pads for Progress: Keeping Ugandan Girls in School

The Good Cause Foundation Girls Program continues to play a vital role in keeping girls in school and improving their overall well-being. By addressing key challenges such as limited access to menstrual hygiene products, inadequate sanitation facilities, and lack of reproductive health knowledge, the project is creating a supportive and enabling environment for girls to succeed.

The program focuses on training students as peer leaders in reproductive health, distributing sanitary pads to girls in school, and advocating for the construction of girls-only private latrines to ensure dignity and safety. In addition, girls and youth are equipped with entrepreneurial skills to locally produce reusable sanitary towels, promoting both accessibility and long-term sustainability within the community.

We are pleased to report that training activities are currently taking place, with participants actively engaged in learning about reproductive health, hygiene management, and entrepreneurship. This hands-on approach is empowering girls with knowledge, confidence, and practical skills that will help them stay in school and build brighter futures.

Project Report: Pads for Progress – Keeping Ugandan Girls in School

We are proud to share progress on our project, Pads for Progress, which is dedicated to ensuring that girls in Uganda stay in school, are well-informed about their sexual and reproductive health, and gain pathways toward economic independence.

This project focuses on three key initiatives:

• Supporting girls to remain in school
• Providing accurate sexual and reproductive health information
• Promoting economic empowerment

To achieve this, we continue to implement practical solutions such as supplying sanitary pads to menstruating girls, advocating for the construction of private “girls-only” latrines, and providing mentorship and health education through trained female health workers.

We are grateful to share that, so far, we have raised $21 toward this project. While this is a modest beginning, it represents an important step forward made possible by the generosity of our supporters.

In addition, we have successfully trained 50 girls in how to make reusable sanitary pads. Each participant was able to take home the pads they made, helping them manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence while reducing absenteeism from school.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the members and donors who have contributed to this cause. Your support is already making a difference in the lives of young girls.

As we continue this journey, we humbly invite more partners and supporters to join us. With your continued support, we can reach even more girls, keep them in school, and empower them with the knowledge and skills they need for a brighter future.

Thank you for standing with us.