Reusable sanitary pads

The struggles and needs of the teenage girls attending Kwa Watoto School in Nairobi, Kenya was determined by the needs assessment completed in December 2011. Most teenage girls miss out on education and are isolated from activities while they are on their period. The reason why they miss school is because they cannot afford to buy feminine products such as pads and tampons. This problem is compounded by the fact that the female reproductive system as well as the menstrual cycle is not taught in schools. This project provides supplies and resources to educate the girls on the female reproductive system and teach them how to make their own reusable sanitary pads. This project has helped approximately 30 teenage girls and will continue to help girls that are in need at the school.