 this time in Kenya. This NGO addresses period poverty by finding sustainable solutions including reusable menstruation kits and community education to address stigma. We will support their work in Mt. Elgon, Kenya, with the production of 1750 menstrual kits and community health education to over 3500 women and other community members.

The Mt. Elgon community in Bungoma County is an isolated and mountainous region on the Kenya-Uganda border. While the area has high rates of poverty, poor infrastructure, and a history of political conflict, Mt. Elgon is also known for its impressive coffee-growing industry. Women and girls in Mt. Elgon navigate MH challenges including a lack of period products, accurate information, and social support. Sadly, they experience stigmatization and exclusion during their periods.

To dismantle the menstrual stigma in Mt. Elgon, the Days for Girls team seeks larger community-level engagement because if they can reach more people (especially men and boys), they can help to cultivate positive attitudes surrounding menstruation and shift social norms, leading to sustainable, lasting change. With added support from Mite, Days for Girls can scale up their impact in Mt. Elgon to better serve women and their communities.

Over the coming 12 months, we will support the production of 1750 washable pad kits, and the training of 65 local leaders from government, tribal, religious, education and business sectors (including coffee co-op leadership) to become menstrual health champions. These leaders will then get together quarterly to implement strategies. There will also be several community educational sessions, with a target of reaching 500+ men and the regional wider population.

Let’s end period poverty and promote healthy inclusion for women in society, join our initiative today.

Days for Girls addresses period poverty by finding sustainable solutions including reusable menstruation kits and community education to address stigma. We will support their work in Mt. Elgon, Kenya, with the production of 1750 menstrual kits and community health education to over 3500 women and other community members. 


Mt. Elgon, Kenya

Days for Girls

Empower Women - Kenya

Did you know millions of girls and women worldwide lack access to affordable, sustainable menstrual products? In the Mt. Elgon region of Kenya, our partner, Days for Girls, is working to change that by partnering with local enterprises to produce and distribute washable menstrual kits.

These kits are not only cost-effective and environmentally friendly, but they also solve a significant health and hygiene problem girls and women face.

But Days for Girls is not just focused on distributing menstrual pads. They are also committed to empowering locals, especially women, to become successful entrepreneurs and community leaders.

One of these inspirations is Amani Enterprise, led by three elderly widows who lost their husbands to political conflict in the region. Despite facing many challenges, including limited education and resources, they have become some of the most ambitious, passionate, and innovative business owners in the Days for Girls Kenyan network.

Their journey is a testament to the power of determination and resilience. These women have taken the lead in the fight for menstrual equity in East Africa, using their business to provide not just menstrual products but also education and awareness to the community. 

Their success is a reminder that even the most unlikely candidates can become successful entrepreneurs and agents of change.

Bringing Menstrual Equity to East Africa through Empowering Women

DfGs enterprises in the Mt.Elgon region are working steadily to produce menstrual pad kits. We have good news — they have surpassed their monthly quota and have made 428 DfG kits. We are so thankful for Baraka and Amani Enterprises' hard work! 

This has enabled the infield team to distribute kits and deliver menstrual health education to 243 school-aged girls at Makhonge Primary School. 

We are also proud of the "Men Who Know" education sessions that were delivered to 95 school-aged boys between February and April by Amani Enterprise. These will be the future Menstrual Health champions that females need on their side to bring the stigma and taboo surrounding menstruation down.  

"Our menstrual health education and kit distribution events in Mt Elgon show the amazing ability of DfG Enterprises to be community leaders, connecting with both partners and beneficiaries to create lasting change. As a member of the DfG staff, their efforts inspire me to continue to work in support of local leaders who are advancing menstrual equity.” -Tessa Bryant, Grants Manager

DfG Enterprises in Mt. Elgon Surpass Monthly Quota

Besides completing the distributions of menstrual kits and the delivery of health education, this month, our charity partner focused on the preparation for three related events: Menstrual Hygiene Day, The Period Positive Workplace Campaign Launch in Kenya, and a national Enterprise convening. The enterprises in Mt. Elgon you are helping support, Amani and Baraka, will participate in these activities. 

Our partners Chief Program Officer Leyla Isin-Xiong says, “May is one of the most important and busiest times of the year for DfG…Menstrual Hygiene Day! In Kenya, we are extremely excited about the events we are implementing and can’t wait to share photos and updates with Mite!”