This project will train 150 AGYW (10-24 Years) on menstruation management, pads making and donating/distribution of reusable sanitary pads to rural underprivileged Adolescent girls & Young Women (AGYW). This will increase their knowledge, attitude & practice on menstruation thus increased access to hygienic menstrual materials that'll reduce infections, school absenteeism, dropout, child marriage & unwanted pregnancies which are key contributing factors to school dropout in Uganda.
In Mukono, Menstruation continues to be a taboo, stigmatizing & fostering a sense of shame in many girls. A 2017 report by Build Africa showed that in Mukono alone 2-3 out of 5 girls miss 3-4 school days per menstrual cycle because they cannot afford sanitary towels while an estimated 800 girls contemplate dropping out of school annually. This prevents them from actively engaging in their classes & communities during their periods, thus limiting their opportunities and mostly married off young.
Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW 10-24 years) are usually left out on issues of menstruation. This makes them continue to practice poor traditions & myths when they start their periods. This project will involve training 150 girls, sensitization, and advocacy on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), its impact on education & increase accessibility by vulnerable girls/AGYW.
150 AGYW (10-24 years) will have information on menstruation, what causes menstruation, when does menstruation start, myths surrounding menstruation, what do periods mean for girls, what to use during menstruation, sex and their periods, keeping clean, improved Knowledge, Attitude & Practice on menstrual hygiene management (MHM), its impact on girls' education & will support girls to remain in school.
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