09/06/2026
In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, we visited Government Secondary School, Jabi, through our DEAR Period Project to conduct a menstrual health outreach focused on education, stigma reduction, and access to menstrual hygiene support.
The session combined structured menstrual health education with interactive discussions that helped students understand menstruation, challenge common myths, and normalize conversations around menstrual health. It also included a Q&A session where students asked questions, shared experiences, and received clear guidance in a safe and supportive environment. This included teaching on menstrual hygiene management, proper use and disposal of sanitary pads, and managing menstrual discomfort.
We also engaged boys through dedicated sensitization sessions focused on menstrual health awareness, empathy, and the role of boys in reducing stigma and supporting their female peers to create a more .
450 girls received menstrual health education and sanitary pad support sufficient for approximately three months of menstrual needs, and 150 boys participated in sensitization sessions on menstruation, stigma reduction, and allyship.
Beyond the sessions, the outreach created space for honest conversations and improved awareness among adolescents on menstrual health and wellbeing.
We are grateful to every donor, volunteer, partner, and supporter who made this outreach possible. Your support made this impact achievable.
We remain committed to expanding this work in the next phase scheduled for September.
