We supported part of a multiphase pilot program run by our partner Days for Girls. In Malawi, girls who can't afford products to manage their menstrual hygiene tend to skip school. To restore dignity and proper hygiene, we distributed menstrual hygiene packs to over 1,300 impoverished girls.

Promoting menstrual hygiene management remains crucial to guarantee women and girls life opportunities, but most importantly, to safeguard their dignity.

In Project 30 - Empowering Women with Bright Futures, we have the opportunity to supply Smart Starter Pods to over 1,300 girls in Malawi. The sustainable pad kits include 2 shields, 4 liners, a transport bag, soap bar, underwear, a care + usage guide.

Lack of personal hygiene products for girls and young women has a significant impact on their futures and even their communities. Our partner

is actively engaging within developing countries to answer the need for such products to empower young women with brighter futures.

These sustainable kits are part of a multiphase pilot program for Days for Girls that will scale the implementation and expansion of further programs across Malawi to address these ongoing issues.

We supported part of a multiphase pilot program run by our partner Days for Girls. In Malawi,  girls who can't afford products to manage their menstrual hygiene tend to skip school. To restore dignity and proper hygiene, we distributed menstrual hygiene packs to over 1,300 impoverished girls.

Malawi, Africa

Days for Girls

Empowering Women’s Futures: Malawi

Your giving is empowering young ladies in Malawi!  We produced a video to show you the impact that you are making on lives in Africa!  Enjoy!

Enjoy this celebration video made possible by you!

We wanted to share with you a story from our infield partner: 
As the team was packing up to go, after our kickoff event at Chilimbondo Primary School ground, a group of boys lingered around. One of the girls that had attended our health education workshop and had received the pad kit was walking past the boys. 

“Mwalandila katundu, (You have received a package)”, one of the boys called out. His friends jeered rudely. 

The girl was not embarrassed, instead, she faced them and said, “Nalandira kumene, (Yes, I have received). I will proudly carry it without shame because I have learned today that menstruation is not something to be ashamed of. I will embrace it and be proud of it because I am wonderfully made.”

She then strolled away, a victory smile on her face. This made the team proud; to know that they have made a huge impact on the life of this girl.
Check out our project celebration video!


July Update - New Dignity 

Around 500 kits were distributed in May among the following schools of the Mangochi district of Malawi: Thema II school primary, Thema I School secondary, and Mlambe School.

*For International Menstrual day Days for Girls along with the First Lady of Malawi launched the advancing menstrual health equity project in schools and communities across Malawi. This event was presided over by the honorable Dr. Patricia Kaliati, Minister of Gender, community development, and social welfare at Thema Community Day Secondary School. 
