Menstruation Struggles.pdf

A Kenyan girl's story of struggling with menstruation in a rural village, where access to sanitary pads was limited, and the cultural taboo surrounding the topic led to humiliation and suffering. The girl, now a mother, recalls using a handkerchief to manage her periods, and the relief she felt when her mother finally bought her a pack of cotton wool and later proper pads.

The problem persists, with many girls in Kenya facing limited access to safe, affordable, and convenient methods for dealing with menstruation, leading to restricted access to education and undermining their sexual and reproductive health and well-being.

A temporary solution is to donate pads to girls in need, but a lasting solution is required. The proposed solution is to provide reusable pads, which are affordable and can be used for a longer period. The aim is to reach 50,000 girls who cannot afford to buy sanitary pads every month and provide them with reusable pads for a whole year.

Benefits of reusable pads include providing an alternative and affordable sanitary pad, allowing girls to attend school without worrying about their menses, and demystifying cultural taboos about sexuality and menstruation. Requirements for the project include fabric and materials, sewing machines, manpower, packaging, and distribution. Donations of $5 can help restore dignity to a girl in the village.