Better Life for Girls

Menstruation is natural. Yet, for many girls around the world this is a time of worry, shame and isolation.

As a result, many girls will skip class when they’re on their periods, feeling isolated and ashamed, lacking access to sanitary pads and adequate facilities to manage their periods safely at school.

Our Better Life for Girls program aims to educate young girls about menstrual and reproductive health, while also providing access to essential sanitary products, and safe and clean hygiene facilities at schools.

With your support, we aim to:

• Deliver school-based education programs on menstrual and reproductive health, to shatter the stigma around periods;
• Train and equip teachers in Menstrual Health Management education to better support girls;
• Improve access to hygiene products for young girls in school through the distribution of reusable menstrual kits containing soap, towels, underwear and reusable sanitary pads, helping to reduce the risk of infection;
• Build Safe Spaces for girls at schools – restroom facilities to help them manage their periods, ensuring they don’t skip classes during menstruation;
• Organise Girls’ Clubs with participatory activities to empower girls on Menstrual Hygiene Management and other health-related issues; and
• Equip young girls with the tools needed to help boost their health, education and welfare such as knitted blankets from Wrap With Love and personal solar lights from Solar Buddy to assist with homework at night.

The Better Life For Girls program equips girls with skills to unlock their full potential, recognise their strengths, develop confidence and self esteem, and even become change-makers in their communities.