Ranafa Foundation Trust

08/06/2024

This year Qurbani Donation is open for your contributions. Let's support this course, our donation links are open. You can visit our website to learn more about us.

01/06/2024

Happy Madaraka Day! 🇰🇪 Today, we celebrate Kenya's journey to self-governance and the spirit of independence. Let's honor the resilience and unity of our nation as we continue to strive for a brighter and more inclusive future.

29/05/2024

"Dignity Every 28th" is a crucial initiative that focuses on menstrual health and hygiene for girls and women. By raising awareness and advocating for change, it aims to ensure that menstruators have dignified access to sanitary pads. Here are some key points:

1. Global Gaps: Across the world, menstrual health and hygiene needs are often overlooked due to limited access to information, education, products, and services. Many schools lack proper facilities and resources.
2. Education: Only 2 out of 5 schools globally provide menstrual health education. Secondary schools tend to offer more comprehensive education compared to primary schools.
3. Waste Management: Less than 1 in 3 schools globally have bins for menstrual waste in girls' toilets, which is even lower in Least Developed Countries and sub-Saharan Africa.
4. Affordability: Many menstruators cannot afford menstrual products. In sub-Saharan Africa, only 1 in 8 schools provide free or affordable menstrual materials.
5. Privacy and Clean Spaces: Adolescent schoolgirls often lack access to clean toilets or private spaces to change menstrual products. Unequal access to water and soap exacerbates the issue.
6. Stigma: Stigma related to menstruation remains widespread, affecting mental health and school attendance. Proper training for teachers is essential to address this issue.
7. Data Gaps: Only 30 countries have relevant data tracking menstrual health indicators, hindering comprehensive efforts.

"Dignity Every 28th" seeks to bridge these gaps, ensuring that menstruators can manage their periods safely and with dignity. It aligns with Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, emphasizing the importance of menstrual care and accessibility. Additionally, the commitment includes advocating for sanitation, reusable menstrual products, and zero-VAT policies on menstrual items. Let's continue supporting initiatives like this to create a period-friendly world! 🌸🩸

  NEW YORK, GENEVA, 28 May 2024 – Around the world, menstrual health and hygiene needs are being overlooked due to limited access to information, education, products and services, as well as inadequate facilities and inequalities. A new report, Progress on drinking water, sanitation, and hygien...

29/05/2024

Mental health matters. 🧠💚 At Ranafa Foundation Trust, we believe in supporting the well-being of our community. Remember, it's okay to ask for help and take time for self-care. Let's break the stigma and raise awareness about mental health together.

28/05/2024

Making our communities better is our daily routine.

25/05/2024

United for a Cause! 🌍❤️ The Ranafa Foundation Trust team proudly participated in the Mater Heart Run, supporting life-saving heart surgeries for children in need. Together, we can make a difference and create healthier, happier communities.