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As a part of our Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebrations, AFRIpads, in partnership with Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe Trust to distribute 150 reusable sanitary pads to learners in Mabvuku, Zimbabwe.

We are proud to support menstrual health and education and to work alongside partners helping to expand access to reusable menstrual products in their communities.

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Happy Madaraka Day to our communities, partners, and friends across Kenya.

We stand with you in reflecting on the journey of independence and national pride.

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Highlights from the National Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations in Kampala.

AFRIpads joined the Ministry of Education and Sports @Educ_SportsUg, the Gender Equity and Budgeting Unit, and other partners at the @UNICEFUganda Innovation Centre. As part of the event, 100 reusable menstrual pads were donated to learners in attendance.

Under the theme "Together for a Period-Friendly World," the event brought together different stakeholders to discuss opportunities for advancing menstrual health and hygiene.

The event provided an opportunity for stakeholders to share perspectives, strengthen partnerships, and continue conversations on supporting menstrual health for girls and women.

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For millions of girls and women around the world, managing a period is still shaped by access, information, and support.

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, Patricia Humura shares why creating a #PeriodFriendlyWorld continues to matter, and how menstrual health education, open conversations, and access to products can help ensure that periods do not limit participation in everyday life.

🎥 Video by Marula Creative Agency.

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Last Friday, we joined youth and stakeholders at the Uganda Youth Mock Parliament, organised by @AHFcares .

The plenary called on the government to develop a national policy on menstrual health to combat school dropouts, stigma, and the lack of sanitary products. Members of Parliament at the event pledged to push the 12th Parliament to prioritise increased funding for menstrual health.

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Today, stand with the young people of Uganda and key menstrual health stakeholders at the Parliament of Uganda for the Youth Mock Parliament on Menstrual Hygiene Management 2026!

Menstrual Health, if not addressed holistically, we will continue to see girls drop out of school, lose learning time, and be held back from fully participating in socioeconomic activities.

We believe in advanced policy and financing for dignified, equitable access for every girl and woman.

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Yesterday, together with our local partner Ngonda Foundation @NgondaGirl, we conducted a comprehensive menstrual health training for AFRIpads users and Enabel stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Participants gained knowledge on puberty, the menstrual cycle and its phases, myths and misconceptions surrounding menstruation, and the proper use and care of reusable pads.

They returned to their communities empowered with knowledge and ready to use this information to help create a more period-friendly world.

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Last week, we joined change-makers from 35 countries at the African Menstrual Standard and Market Development Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa!

From policymakers to manufacturers, the forum brought together stakeholders working to advance menstrual health across Africa.

Key takeaways from the Forum included:
- Setting robust standards for menstrual products and markets.
- Advocating for supportive government policies and taxation reforms.
- Building stronger coalitions among all market actors.
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Special shoutout to @UNFPA East and Southern Africa, Days for Girls International, the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS), and the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) @SHFund__ for making these conversations possible.

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We are excited to launch the Sisters for a Period Friendly World Campaign 2026.

This campaign spotlights women, creating lasting impact in their communities by shaping menstrual health policies, practices, and conversations.

Our first feature is Jean T. Madzima, whose work continues to drive safer, more informed, and more open conversations around menstrual health in Zimbabwe.

“Working in communities has shown me one truth: access to safe menstrual care changes lives. Menstrual health is a fundamental human right.”

Through her leadership, communities in Zimbabwe are gaining access to menstrual health education through peer-to-peer sessions and community dialogue.

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From April 20th to the 24th, we joined delegates from across Africa, Europe, and Asia in Accra, Ghana, for the ISO TC 338 Technical Committee meeting.

Hosted by the Ghana Standards Authority, we spent the week discussing the future of global standards for menstrual products. High-quality standards mean safer products for everyone, everywhere.

Swipe to see highlights from our sessions at The Palms by Eagle Hotel.

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More reflections from the Impure Film Screening in Kenya

“To push for bigger gains in gender equality, menstrual health must be at the forefront.”
— Michelle Tjeenk Willink, CEO, AFRIpads.

“You can read something and forget it, but when you watch a film like this, you cannot forget it. That is why such films are important in tackling menstrual injustice.”
— Wambui Kimani @KelsieKim, Zamara Foundation

“There is a need for more discussions like these. Menstrual programming must incorporate hygiene, i.e., access to water, soap, and proper sanitation facilities. These are essential to achieving menstrual health
— Dr Rukia Nzibo, Centre for the Study of Adolescence @CSA_Kenya

“This is an opportunity for all stakeholders to work together in advancing menstrual health, by supporting programmes that provide safe, high-quality menstrual products, promote menstrual health education, and help end stigma.” — Dido Doorman, AFRIpads.

“The discussion around menstruation should start before menstruation begins, so that adolescents and young people are well prepared.” Aphline Awuor, Chairperson for the Youth Advisory Committee - Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya @NLinKenya

Together for a period friendly world ❤️

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In honour of Menstrual Health Awareness Month, we collaborated with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya and Zamara Foundation to host a screening of the film Impure at Unseen Nairobi.

It was an inspiring evening of reflection and dialogue on breaking menstrual stigma and advancing menstrual health for all.

We were honored to host 50 stakeholders, including H.E. Henk Jan Bakker, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya, who called on all stakeholders to support girls and women through access to safe menstrual products, education, and comprehensive menstrual health support systems.

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It was indeed great pleasure partnering with you dewr team,

Indeed the outreach bridged gaps and unlocked menstrual health conversations in the slums of jinja district,

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Restoring hope and building communities together
Last week,we visited Bussede S.S and Namaganga Primary School, where we provided menstrual health education and distributed sanitary pads to girls in need.

This activity was made possible with the support of @SpireJim,@AFRIpads

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, who led a successful fundraising campaign on X to purchase the reusable pads and the AFRIpads Foundation for their generous contribution.

Together, we are working towards a PeriodFriendlyWorld.

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We kicked off Menstrual Health Awareness Month with a Pre-Menstrual Health Day outreach in Jinja District 💫

In partnership with the Jinja Network of Young People Living with HIV @JINJANYPA, AGORA @AgoraCFR, and Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo @SpireJim,

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We visited Busende S.S. and Namagama Primary School, where we provided menstrual health education and distributed sanitary pads to girls in need.

This activity was made possible through the support of Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo @SpireJim,

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Together with @AFRIpads, @AgoraCFR, and the Jinja Network for Young Women Living with HIV, yesterday we delivered the reusable sanitary pads you contributed to. We donated them to school girls and vulnerable young women in Busoga. The schools included Busedde S. S. and Namaganga P. S. It was such an uplifting moment seeing the joy on their faces. The need is high. We were told that some have been using leaves!

At Busedde S. S. students were few because they had broken off for holidays, but we left behind 400 packs of pads to be distributed to the girls when they return to school. Thanks so much for touching their lives with your generosity. It means a lot.

NB: Pictures taken and shared with permission