Sarah’s blog 10/12/23
For today, 10th December, we are highlighting the Period Poverty Project.
We sent some hand turn sewing machines to Malawi and some of the older girls have been learning to use them. A group of girls made reusable sanitary towels for all the girls who needed them. Each girl was given a bag containing new pants, reusable sanitary towels, soap and a health information leaflet. This project is ongoing and it would be really good, if funds allowed, that this project could reach more girls in other schools.
This is a project that hasn’t cost a lot of money but has made a big impact. Prior to the girls having reusable sanitary towels, they all used to miss one week of school each month and stay at home. There is nothing shameful about menstruation and girls should not have to miss out on one week of education every month. Now, thanks to the Period Poverty Project, girls’ are at school for the same amount of time as the boys and they have the same opportunity to learn and do just as well in their exams. There is no reason why girls shouldn’t reach their potential and it is good to know that this project is making a difference.
If you would like to support this project by making a donation the link is here https://gofund.me/d3cf8c3a contact_us@changinglivesmalawi.com Thanks for reading, Sarah x
