In June, a dedicated group of 19 sponsors and volunteers visited the Kibagare Community and St. Martin's School. Thanks to their support, our community team conducted a needs assessment of 720 households, providing us valuable insights into the specific needs of women in our community. This information will help us better target our support efforts.
We are also excited to announce the launch of the Kibagare Pad Project in collaboration with WorldServe International. Our goal is to provide free sanitary pads to school girls at St. Martin's and offer low-cost pads to women in the community. With the rising cost of materials, many women struggle to access adequate sanitary products.
But the Pad Project is more than just about providing compostable pads; it focuses on education for both men and women, promoting awareness around female hygiene and health. A woman’s menstrual cycle is a natural process that should be accepted and respected, not treated as taboo.
Anouk taking a photo with community kids
Collecting data from community members
A cool photo of the team