Our champion @DKamwine says "We all have everything to gain by normalizing our conversations and actions around our periods (no more shamefully skulking off to the bathroom to charge a pad)& using our confidence & power to reverse any shame or stigma that exists." #menstruation
Thread:
Many girls in Kisoro district have their first period before their parents talk to them about it. This is because periods have long been associated with shame, secrecy and misinformation, largely due to the prevailing conservative cultural attitudes. #EveryActionCounts
A girl’s menstrual health is crucial to her well-being and also to the well-being of her community.
Getting menstrual hygiene kits and information on sanitation is therefore imperative as it equips the adolescents on the necessary knowledge. #EndMenstrualStigma
The bible says a man is as he thinketh. If you want to be successful, you have to change your mindset. If you want more from life... There's really no way around it. Your lack of belief is what makes it hard.
According to our first virtual class today 1/October/2022 (luganda/English) we have decided to extend the opportunity to the parents and parents -to -be.
It was a very interesting session. I felt the energy and the passion in the voice of our kids.
@cpmayiga@BagandaLuganda Our first virtual class starts today at 12pm U.K. time and 8pm Uganda time. If you have not yet joined our watsapp group please inbox me so that you are added in. See you all there.