Sanyuka Nange Menstrual Hygiene Management

Our "Sanyuka Nange Menstrual Hygiene Management" project is all about helping our adolescent girls, specifically those aged 12 to 19, in various schools, including upper primary and secondary schools. We're working right here in Kayunga, Mukono, Jinja, and Wakiso districts because we understand the challenges our girls face when it comes to managing their menstrual hygiene.

Why We Care: In many of our communities, our girls often struggle to manage their periods. They lack access to proper menstrual hygiene products and often don't have clean and safe places at school to take care of themselves during their periods. This leads to them missing school, falling behind, and sometimes dropping out. We're deeply concerned about the high dropout rates among our girls and how it affects their future.

How We Help: To tackle this issue, we start by teaching our girls about their bodies and how to manage their periods properly. We also provide free sanitary products, like reusable pads, to make things easier for them and their families. We're working to improve school facilities, like separate and clean toilets for girls, and making sure they have access to clean water.

Getting Everyone Involved: Our project doesn't stop at the school gates. We're involving the entire community, including parents, local leaders and teachers, to support our girls' education and hygiene. We believe that when the community comes together, our efforts are more likely to succeed.

What We've Achieved: Over the past five years, we've seen some incredible changes in our communities. Fewer girls are missing school because of their periods, and fewer are dropping out. By removing the barriers associated with menstruation, we're empowering our girls to stay in school, excel in their studies, and look forward to brighter futures. We've also noticed improved academic performance among our girls.

Our "Sanyuka Nange Menstrual Hygiene Management" project isn't just about hygiene; it's about breaking down barriers to education, empowering our girls, and creating a brighter future for our communities. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) in 2016, approximately 60% of adolescent girls faced the risk of dropping out of school due to challenges related to menstrual hygiene. We invite donors, funders, NGOs, and collaborators to join us in making a lasting impact and changing this statistic for the better.