Empower Girls in Kisoro, Uganda – Help Break the Cycle of Disadvantage

For many girls in Kisoro, Uganda, menstruation means missing up to 7 days of school each month. Without access to basic sanitary supplies, their education suffers, and they fall behind their peers. Traditional taboos and the lack of education surrounding menstruation often cause feelings of shame and isolation. This can lead to girls dropping out of school, losing self-confidence, and ultimately turning to early marriage as their only option.

The impact of missing school extends far beyond education—it affects their future, their sense of self-worth, and their opportunities. Many girls are forced to rely on unsanitary materials like scraps of cloth, foam mattress pieces, or leaves to manage their periods, which are ineffective and can lead to infections.

Recognizing the urgent need for change, the Kisoro Community Volunteer Association has launched a Pad Project to provide girls with reusable pads and menstrual kits, allowing them to attend school with dignity. Our goals are to:

• Raise awareness about the challenges girls face due to lack of menstrual supplies

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• Recruit volunteers to sew reusable pads

• Raise funds to provide the necessary materials, including underpants and sewing machines

• Distribute reusable pads to girls in remote Kisoro villages

• Teach girls how to make their own reusable pads, empowering them to create income and gain independence

• Incorporate reproductive health education into local schools to reduce stigma and ignorance

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Your support is crucial in helping us provide the tools necessary for girls to manage their menstruation with dignity, continue their education, and have the opportunity to shape a brighter future. Please join us in this vital cause—your donation will help purchase fabrics, undergarments, and sewing machines for the Pad Project. Together, we can help these girls thrive and break free from the limitations they face.