No more Menstrual Stigma. Period!

Hi friends

We are really excited to share an update from our menstrual health program and let you know about a new partnership we have formed

We are now working with medical grade silicon menstrual cups that are safe, last for 10 years, and cost around $10 per cup. That works out to just $1 per year per girl or woman. These cups are a game changer, but because of the stigma around women’s health and the fact that it is traditionally a non-talked-about topic, we need to run informal consultation sessions with women to ensure they use the cups correctly and feel confident with them

Our goal is to run 2–3 sessions per month for around 30 women. The cups cost $300 per month, and training, support and marketing adds another $150. Currently we are bringing in around $200, which is not enough to run the program sustainably. We also want to bring in an additional minimum of $200 to continue our pad purchase and distribution. While not a long-term solution, providing pads helps women get to know us and feel confident talking about menstrual health

Our aim is to move from ad hoc funding to a steady monthly stream so we can build stability and safety in this program. Every contribution helps ensure women and girls have access to the tools, knowledge and support they need to manage their periods with dignity

Thank you for supporting this important work

Warm regards

We’ve loved seeing the impact of the silicon menstrual cups we’ve been distributing—they’re an amazing investment, lasting up to 10 years and giving women a safe, reusable option for managing their periods. It’s a real game-changer for menstrual health.

But here’s the challenge: these cups are expensive, and with donations slowing down over the past three months, we’ve had to switch back to distributing cheaper pads. While pads are essential, they’re not great for the environment and definitely not a long-term solution.

We don’t like this, and we’re determined to get back to sustainable support as soon as we can. That means raising more funds to restart the distribution of these silicon cups and training local health workers to run educational sessions. These sessions are crucial—they help break down the stigma and get women talking openly about menstrual health across Africa.

The good news? GlobalGiving’s Bonus Day is coming up on July 17! Donations made on that day will be matched up to 30%, so your support will go even further. If you can donate or share this with friends and family, you’ll be helping us bring back a sustainable, empowering solution for women’s health.

Thanks for sticking with us and supporting real change.