We provide menstrual solutions, anti-FGM/C education, schooling assistance, and encouragement for young single mothers. Dignity for Girls began a few years ago when several women became aware of the dire need for reusable feminine hygiene pads in developing countries. It was discovered that girls were missing an average of 4 days of school a month because they had nothing to use during their peri
od. With established contacts in Kenya, these women desired to sew pads to send to the girls in need in Kenya. With the use of a pattern found online, at Daysforgirls.org, these ladies have been inspiring individuals and groups to sew the needed pads and assemble hygiene kits, which also contain underwear and soap for the girls. After two years of receiving our pads it has been noted by school staff that school attendance for the girls has increase and the drop out rate has decreased! An unexpected effect has also been that there are fewer adolescent pregnancies, because the girls were providing feminine "favors" for money to buy pads. Please message us if you would like to participate in this powerful ministry! There may even be a group of ladies already sewing in your area and/or you can sew on your own time. To date, with the help of Orphan Grain Train for shipping, we have sent over 2,000 kits to girls in Kenya! But the need is still so great that many more are requesting kits. Whether you are a sewer or not- you can help make a difference!
