Girls' Empowerment Initiative

Sanyuka Nange
Menstrual Hygiene
Management

"Sanyuka Nange" means "Be Happy with Me." We're breaking down barriers to education by ensuring every girl can manage her menstrual health with dignity and confidence.

Empowering adolescent girls aged 12-19 across Kayunga, Mukono, Jinja, and Wakiso districts through comprehensive menstrual hygiene education, product distribution, and community engagement.

Sanyuka Nange Project
Empowering Girls

The Challenge We Address

Understanding the barriers that prevent girls from staying in school and achieving their potential

60%
At Risk of Dropout
Adolescent girls due to menstrual challenges (UBOS 2016)
12-19
Age Group Targeted
Upper primary & secondary school girls
4
Districts Covered
Kayunga, Mukono, Jinja, and Wakiso
5+
Years of Impact
Transforming lives since project inception

Why We Care

In many of our communities, girls struggle to manage their periods due to multiple interconnected challenges that threaten their education and future opportunities.

Lack of Menstrual Products

Limited access to proper sanitary products creates barriers to education

School Absenteeism

Inadequate Facilities

Schools lack clean, private spaces for menstrual hygiene management

Reduced Dignity

Knowledge Gaps

Girls lack proper education about their bodies and menstrual health

Shame & Stigma

Community Barriers

Cultural taboos and lack of support from families and communities

Educational Dropout

How We Help

Our comprehensive four-phase approach addresses every aspect of menstrual hygiene management

1

Education & Awareness

Teaching girls about their bodies and proper menstrual hygiene management

Body awareness sessions
Hygiene education
Health workshops
2

Product Distribution

Providing free reusable sanitary products to reduce financial barriers

Reusable pad distribution
Emergency supplies
Quality assurance
3

Infrastructure Improvement

Enhancing school facilities for better menstrual hygiene management

Separate girl toilets
Clean water access
Privacy installations
4

Community Engagement

Involving parents, teachers, and leaders in supporting girls' education

Parent workshops
Teacher training
Community dialogues
Proven Results

What We've Achieved

Over the past five years, we've witnessed incredible transformations in our communities. Our comprehensive approach has created lasting change in the lives of thousands of girls.

Educational Impact
Fewer girls missing school and dropping out due to menstruation
Academic Performance
Improved grades and increased school engagement

By removing the barriers associated with menstruation, we're empowering girls to stay in school, excel in their studies, and look forward to brighter futures. Our project isn't just about hygiene— it's about breaking down barriers to education and creating opportunities.

Girls educationCommunity engagement
Product distributionHappy girls
Join Our Mission to Empower Girls

Be Happy with Us

Join us in breaking down barriers to education and empowering girls to reach their full potential. Together, we can change the statistic that 60% of girls are at risk of dropping out due to menstrual challenges.