In addition to having to live with the damaging taboo that surrounds menstruation in Cameroon, many girls and women there struggle every month just to manage their periods hygienically, something that many of us take for granted. Lacking access to basic sanitary and hygiene products or facilities, women are forced to use unhygienic cloth and girls often skip school out of shame and fear of bullying. Conflict or disaster situations make this challenge more severe.
In addition to having to live with the damaging taboo that surrounds menstruation in Cameroon, many girls and women there struggle every month just to manage their periods hygienically, something that many of us take for granted. Lacking access to basic sanitary and hygiene products or facilities, women are forced to use unhygienic cloth and girls often skip school out of shame and fear of bullying. Lack of basic products or knowledge about how to manage menstruation can lead to both physical an
Project field UNOADD produces and distributes washable, reusable sanitary pads as part of a sustainable response to the challenges faced by girls in both rural communities IDP in North Cameroon. The sanitary pads are eco-friendly, cost-effective and can be re-used for a year. Young women from rural communities are trained in the creation of these pads. Above all, the project encourages debate over the current taboo surrounding menstruation and sexual health in North Cameroon.
Your donation supports the production and distribution of these sanitary pads and changes the lives of vulnerable girls and women in Cameroon. You will be helping these women to live healthier, happier lives under some of the most challenging human circumstances and ensuring that young women do not miss out on schooling. Moreover, by supporting sustainable livelihoods for rural women who manufacture the sanitary pads, your contribution will also improve the futures of these women's families.
