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Push Girls Foundation, Choma (2026)

26/05/2026

PUSH Girls Foundation is looking for passionate young volunteers to join our 2026 Volunteer Team!

Are you below the age of 27 and passionate about creating positive social impact in your community? This opportunity is open to both girls and boys who are interested in community work, girls’ education, menstrual health, sexual reproductive health, storytelling, advocacy, fundraising, and youth empowerment.

Whether you are in or out of school, if you have a heart for helping others and creating change in society, we would love to work with you!

Join us and be part of a movement empowering communities and transforming lives.

Location: Choma, Southern Province
Apply now, using the link in our bio

PUSH Girls Foundation is looking for passionate young volunteers to join our 2026 Volunteer Team!

Are you below the age of 27 and passionate about creating positive social impact in your community? This opportunity is open to both girls and boys who are interested in community work, girls’ education, menstrual health, sexual reproductive health, storytelling, advocacy, fundraising, and youth empowerment.

Whether you are in or out of school, if you have a heart for helping others and creating change in society, we would love to work with you!

Join us and be part of a movement empowering communities and transforming lives.

Location: Choma, Southern Province
Apply now and become a voice for change!

https://form.jotform.com/261452375432051

25/05/2026

HAPPY AFRICAN FREEDOM DAY

15/05/2026

Meet Minari Sakiyama (Tonga name: Lweendo) 💜🇿🇲

Minari is a JICA Volunteer currently serving at the Choma District Health Office (DHO), where she works in infection prevention and control, including HIV-related programs.

She is also passionate about empowering adolescents through menstrual health education and practical skills training, including teaching young girls how to hand-sew reusable sanitary pads. Her work promotes dignity, confidence, sustainability, and improved access to menstrual health solutions within the community.

Over the next few months, we are excited to collaborate with her on programs focused on menstrual health and hygiene, as well as sexual and reproductive health education for young girls and women in Choma.

We cannot wait to see the positive impact this partnership will have in empowering and uplifting young girls and women in our community. ✨
,Zambia

14/04/2026

At Push Girls Foundation, our mission is to ensure that girls are placed at the center of development by addressing the systemic barriers that limit their full participation in society. One of the most critical yet often overlooked challenges affecting adolescent girls especially those living with disabilities is limited access to adequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities and essential menstrual health products.

Menstruation is a natural and essential part of life, experienced by over 1.8 billion girls and women globally. However, millions are still unable to manage their periods safely and with dignity due to poverty, stigma, and lack of resources . In Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia, 1 in 10 girls misses school during menstruation, largely due to inadequate access to sanitary products and safe sanitation facilities . This not only affects their academic performance but also contributes to long-term inequalities in education and opportunity.

The situation is even more critical for girls and women living with disabilities. They face a “double burden” of stigma both from menstruation and disability. Research shows that many lack access to inclusive sanitation facilities, appropriate menstrual materials, and tailored health education. In some cases, inaccessible toilets force girls with disabilities to manage their periods in unsafe and undignified conditions, increasing their risk of infections and social exclusion . Globally, billions of people still lack access to basic sanitation, further compounding these challenges for vulnerable populations .

In Zambia, despite ongoing efforts, menstrual hygiene management remains a significant challenge. Many girls still rely on unsafe alternatives such as cloth due to limited access to sanitary products, and inadequate school facilities continue to contribute to absenteeism and discomfort . Period poverty defined as the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities continues to limit girls’ confidence, dignity, and participation in everyday life.

It is against this background that Push Girls Foundation continues to take action.

We were honored to visit Kanya Special Needs School, where we conducted a comprehensive menstrual health awareness session tailored to girls with disabilities. The session focused on breaking stigma, promoting menstrual hygiene practices, and creating a safe space for open conversation. In addition, we distributed 15 sanitary kits, each containing reusable sanitary pads and essential hygiene items, to support girls in managing their periods with dignity.

Our work goes beyond distribution we are committed to restoring dignity, improving school attendance, and ensuring that no girl is left behind simply because of her period or her disability.

At Push Girls Foundation, we believe that addressing period poverty is not just a health issue it is a matter of equity, dignity, and human rights.

14/04/2026

At Push Girls Foundation, our mission is to ensure that girls are placed at the center of development by addressing the systemic barriers that limit their full participation in society. One of the most critical yet often overlooked challenges affecting adolescent girls ,especially those living with disabilities is limited access to adequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities and essential menstrual health products.

Menstruation is a natural and essential part of life, experienced by over 1.8 billion girls and women globally. However, millions are still unable to manage their periods safely and with dignity due to poverty, stigma, and lack of resources . In Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia, 1 in 10 girls misses school during menstruation, largely due to inadequate access to sanitary products and safe sanitation facilities . This not only affects their academic performance but also contributes to long-term inequalities in education and opportunity.

The situation is even more critical for girls and women living with disabilities. They face a “double burden” of stigma both from menstruation and disability. Research shows that many lack access to inclusive sanitation facilities, appropriate menstrual materials, and tailored health education. In some cases, inaccessible toilets force girls with disabilities to manage their periods in unsafe and undignified conditions, increasing their risk of infections and social exclusion . Globally, billions of people still lack access to basic sanitation, further compounding these challenges for vulnerable populations .

In Zambia, despite ongoing efforts, menstrual hygiene management remains a significant challenge. Many girls still rely on unsafe alternatives such as cloth due to limited access to sanitary products, and inadequate school facilities continue to contribute to absenteeism and discomfort . Period poverty defined as the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities continues to limit girls’ confidence, dignity, and participation in everyday life.

It is against this background that Push Girls Foundation continues to take action.

We were honored to visit Kanya Special Needs School, where we conducted a comprehensive menstrual health awareness session tailored to girls with disabilities. The session focused on breaking stigma, promoting menstrual hygiene practices, and creating a safe space for open conversation. In addition, we distributed 15 sanitary kits, each containing reusable sanitary pads and essential hygiene items, to support girls in managing their periods with dignity.

Our work goes beyond distribution we are committed to restoring dignity, improving school attendance, and ensuring that no girl is left behind simply because of her period or her disability.

At Push Girls Foundation, we believe that addressing period poverty is not just a health issue it is a matter of equity, dignity, and human right

14/04/2026

PERIOD WITHOUT PROJECT - KHANYA SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL

Last week, we had the privilege of spending time with 15 incredible girls from Kanya Special Needs School, where we conducted a menstrual health awareness session tailored to their unique needs. The session created a safe and inclusive space to learn, ask questions, and break the silence around menstruation especially for girls living with disabilities, who are often left out of such critical conversations.

As part of the program, we distributed sanitary kits consisting of panties and reusable sanitary pads, ensuring the girls have sustainable and dignified menstrual care options. We also extended our reach into the community by providing three sanitary kits to women with disabilities aged 25 to 30, recognizing that menstrual health support should go beyond school-going girls and include women who are equally underserved.

This experience reaffirmed an important reality: girls and women with disabilities face compounded challenges when it comes to menstrual health ranging from limited access to appropriate products, lack of tailored information, stigma, and dependency on caregivers. These barriers often affect their confidence, mobility, and overall well-being.

Being at Kanya Special Needs School reminded us deeply of why we started this work. It strengthened our commitment to advancing menstrual equity by ensuring that no girl or woman is left behind, regardless of ability. Our mission goes beyond distribution, we aim to empower, educate, and advocate for inclusive menstrual health services that uphold dignity for all.

We remain committed to expanding our reach and designing programs that intentionally include girls and women with disabilities, because true impact is only achieved when everyone is seen, heard, and supported.

07/04/2026

Our Spotlight This Week: Memory ✨

Age: 15 years
Grade: Form 1
Dream: To become a Nurse

At Push Girls Foundation, we believe in the power of adolescent girls.

We believe girls are not just beneficiaries ,they are part of the solution.
They are leaders, thinkers, and change-makers.

That’s why we place girls at the center of solutions.

Because when adolescent girls are meaningfully involved in shaping solutions, everything changes for themselves, their communities, and the future.

At PUSH, girls don’t wait for change.
They lead it.

30/03/2026

🌟 Call for Community Volunteers! 🌟

Are you between the ages of 16–20 and living in Mwapona, Chandamali or Kabanana? Do you care about your community and want to make a difference?

We are looking for passionate young people to join us as volunteers! 💛

If you are interested in:
• Menstrual health and hygiene
• Sexual and reproductive health
• Ending teen pregnancy and early marriages
• Promoting human rights

Then this opportunity is for YOU! 🙌

✨ No experience needed,just passion and willingness to learn.

📩 Apply now through this link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DqboRUO9vFdxY1W8sk2OVLhdcTzyOAtJflJR7Niv8e0/viewform

23/03/2026

Weekly Spotlight: Meet Priscah

Our spotlight this week is Priscah , a young woman living with albinism who has chosen to thrive through resistance.

Despite facing numerous challenges , from barriers in education, to stigma within her community, to financial struggles .Priscah refused to be defined by her circumstances.

Instead, she chose to rise.

Through the Social Cash Transfer programme, Priscah saw an opportunity where many might only see survival. With patience and determination, she saved what she could, and today, she has taken a bold step toward independence by starting her own business.

Her journey is not just inspiring it is a powerful reminder that when opportunity meets resilience, transformation happens.

Priscah’s story reflects the importance of:
✨ Disability inclusion
✨ Access to social protection
✨ Investing in young women

This is more than just a spotlight , it’s a call to action.

Let’s continue to support and uplift young women like Priscah, ensuring they have the resources, opportunities, and dignity to thrive.

Because every girl deserves a chance and every story deserves to be seen.
💛

23/03/2026

It’s 2026, and people living with albinism are still facing bullying and stigma from society.

But Priscah’s story is different.

Despite the constant negativity and discrimination, she has chosen not to let it define her. She rises above it every single day.

Priscah is a young woman who has chosen resilience over rejection, strength over silence, and purpose over pain.

She is not just surviving ,she is persevering.

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