Wings of Care and Hearts of Love.
Thanks to @Wingsofcare 175 girls in St Thereza S.S in Omoro and Pece S.S in Gulu received sanitary pads to support them to stay in school.
#NoGirlShouldMissSchoolBecauseOfPeriods
One in five adolescent girls in Uganda misses school due to menstruation and period poverty.
Something must change. We have suggestions:
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Developing regional guidelines can help standardize quality, safety, and sustainability while creating an enabling environment for manufacturers.
A clear policy should outline production standards, certification pathways, and support mechanisms, such as capacity building, financing, and market access, to strengthen local production and ensure dignity for all. #MHSymposiumUG
HappeningNow: The Menstrual Health Symposium under the theme “Driving Standards & Policy Reform for Affordable Menstrual Products.”
The symposium brings together key stakeholders to strengthen standards, policy & markets for affordable menstrual products in Uganda. #MHSymposiumUG
On innovation in the menstrual health space, another investment opportunity is digital solutions that help girls understand and track their periods, built for both online and offline use.
#MHSymposiumUG
In a country where many girls live in areas with limited connectivity, apps and tools that work offline are essential. Pair that with SMS-based reminders, community health education content, and local language support — and you have a tool that can genuinely change how girls relate to their bodies.
@UNFPAUganda
Did you know?
64% of girls in Uganda miss school because of menstruation.
Affordable, safe & quality menstrual products make it easier for girls to access education. No girl should lose her education to her period.
#MHSymposiumUG
Working with girls with hearing impairment showed just how important intentional communication and accessible information really are.
Menstrual health support must be designed in ways that ensure no girl is left behind. #MHSymposiumUG
Learners from Kira SS & Uganda School for the Deaf Ntinda sharing how access to menstrual health information & products has boosted their confidence & mental wellbeing. Their voices at #MHSymposiumUG remind us that dignity and support help girls show up, participate & thrive.
In a bid to tackle menstrual health challenges @NCBAUganda has partnered with @AVSIUganda to distribute reusable sanitary pads to learners in underserved communities.@cbsfm_ug
We are proud to partner with AVSI Foundation to support girls’ education and wellbeing. Through this partnership, we donated 1,500 packs of reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in underserved communities.
#GoForIt | #ChangeTheStory
Deborah Maitum, Head of Human Resources at NCBA Bank Uganda, said:
“Through #ChangeTheStory, we are proud to support initiatives that remove barriers to education. Providing reusable sanitary pads empowers girls to attend school confidently, focus on learning, and embrace their potential without interruption.”
This partnership reflects our commitment to education, inclusion, and community development. Together with @AVSIUganda, we are creating real impact, supporting girls, empowering communities, and shaping a brighter future.
#GoForIt | #ChangeTheStory
A pleasure to host @NCBAUganda team who donated 1,425 reusable menstrual hygiene kits to ensure girls feel confident, stay in school & lead a bright future. @AVSIUganda we acknowledge the significance of this contribution to the girl-child for which we are grateful. @GpSilvestri
@NCBAUganda as part of its corporate social investment donated menstrual hygiene kits to @AVSIUganda for the menstrual health of 1,425 #girls & #women in vulnerable communities, so that they can stay confident & remain in school. NCBA has made this gesture an annual commitment.
The joy of securing your pad for the school term! Thank you Action Aid for supporting learners in Bukwo and Kween to fight teenage pregnancy and remain in school.
#Leavingnogirlbehind#malaikareusablepads
Girls with disabilities are faced with double challenges because they have to cope with the stigma that comes with both disability and period poverty.
#MalaikaReusablePads#inclusion#LeavingNoGirlBehind
Young People, Large Hearts ! The Rotaract Club of Najjera, has supported these youngstars from Mitooma to receive reusable sanitary pads and stay in school.