Ending period poverty, restoring dignity, and keeping every girl in school.
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In Uganda, 1 in 4 girls misses school during her menstrual period. Many cannot afford sanitary pads, relying instead on old rags, leaves, or even mud — putting their health at risk. The shame and stigma surrounding menstruation forces countless girls to drop out of school entirely.
Period poverty is not just a health issue — it is an education crisis. A girl who misses 4-5 days of school each month falls behind, loses confidence, and is far more likely to drop out permanently. Without education, she faces a lifetime of limited opportunities.
At HIAN Charity Foundation, our Menstrual Health & Hygiene Program tackles this crisis head-on. We distribute reusable sanitary pad kits that last 12+ months, conduct puberty education workshops, and work to break the cultural stigma around menstruation. Since 2022, we have reached 4,200+ girls across 45+ schools.
We partner with schools in underserved communities, identifying girls who are at risk of dropping out due to period poverty.
Our team visits schools to distribute kits and conduct puberty education workshops. We create safe spaces for girls to ask questions.
We engage boys, teachers, and community leaders to normalize conversations about menstruation and end period shame.
Girls in rural Uganda miss school during their period due to lack of sanitary products.
School days missed per year by a single girl who lacks menstrual products.
Provides one girl with a reusable kit lasting 12+ months. Just $10 changes her life.
"Before I got these pads, I used old cloths. I was always afraid of leaking. Now I come to school every day with confidence. Thank you for giving me my dignity back."
— Gloria A., Age 15, Wakiso
"The workshop taught me that menstruation is normal, not something to be ashamed of. I now talk openly with my friends and even my mother. This program changed my life."
— Prossy N., Age 13, Kampala
For just $10, you can provide one girl with a reusable menstrual health kit that lasts an entire year. Keep her in school. Restore her confidence.