ABOUT MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
The Menstrual Hygiene Day Event was organized to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day by equipping adolescent girls and young women with knowledge about their bodies and the importance of proper menstrual hygiene through interactive awareness sessions. The event also included the distribution of hygiene kits containing disposable sanitary pads, reusable pads, soap, Dettol, and customized bags.
The event increased awareness of menstrual hygiene, improved access to essential menstrual products, and encouraged girls to remain in school throughout their menstrual cycle. By providing both education and practical support, it helped reduce menstrual stigma, promote dignity, and minimize school absenteeism.
Through engaging discussions and the distribution of menstrual hygiene supplies, the event addressed barriers affecting girls’ education in Sierra Leone. It fostered a supportive environment, promoted gender equality, and empowered girls with the knowledge and resources needed to manage their menstrual health safely and confidently.
OBJECTIVES
1. Distribute high-quality Hygiene Kit (Disposal sanitary and reusable pads, Soap, Dettol and Customize Pack bag) to girls in need.
2. Organize educational Workshop focusing on menstrual hygiene management, addressing myths and stigma associated with menstruation.
3. Equip girls with knowledge about their bodies and the importance of maintaining proper menstrual hygiene.
GOAL
To educate girls on menstrual hygiene management through interactive awareness sessions and provide 250 menstrual hygiene kits including disposable sanitary pads, reusable pads, soap, Dettol, and customized bags to girls in need, promoting healthy menstrual practices, reducing stigma, and enabling girls to manage their periods with dignity, confidence, and improved school participation.
OUTCOME
1. Increased knowledge and awareness of menstrual hygiene management among participating girls.
2. Improved access to menstrual hygiene products through the distribution of 250 menstrual hygiene kits.
3. stigma and misconceptions surrounding menstruation within participating schools and communities.
4. Enhanced confidence and dignity among girls in managing their menstrual health.
5. Improved school attendance
