The last component of the program helps to create potential linkages between the product and the target end-users, and is supported by the awareness created through the educational programs. This third component involves working with low-income women in semi-urban and rural communities to act as Days for Girls ambassadors. The women are trained with entrepreneurial skills including marketing, budgeting, and business planning, and they are given the tools and resources needed to start their own Days for Girls Enterprise. Eunice, of Pallisa district, has already felt the impact of this program with the launch of her own Days for Girls Enterprise. She says, “I am now able to save something with the money I get from these kits. To date, I have sold 30 kits to some nearby schools.”
Through these enterprises, the women receive continued support and mentorship from Days for Girls, and they are provided with access to a set of low-cost menstrual hygiene solutions including Days for Girls kits, a locally made biodegradable disposable pad called “Makapads” from our partners at Technology 4 Tomorrow, and menstrual cups through our partner, Ruby Cup. They are also supported to host small community events to continue sparking discussion and education on menstrual hygiene and health.[[File:Neu Kit Uganda.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Locally made washable pads]]
These three programs work together to generate awareness and discussion around menstrual hygiene and reproductive health, and also serve to provide necessary access points into markets that are otherwise difficult to reach. And what does that mean for a student like Sharon? It means the potential for better attendance rates in school, improved hygiene, and more self-confidence. Sharon has been using her Days for Girls kit and sharing the information with her friends. She says, “I’m happy now that I know about the reusable pad.” Because health, hygiene and happiness go together!
Locally made washable pads help girls to manage their menstruation and can create income generation for women.
'''===Sustainability Criteria:'''===
''Health and Hygiene: ''Days for Girls menstrual hygiene kits are a safe and reliable alternative to many unhygienic menstrual solutions being utilized by girls in low-income settings, such as old cloths, newspaper and banana leaves.
''Socio-cultural and institutional aspects:'' The Days for Girls model is refined and adapted to each specific setting to ensure that the program being built is appropriate, and will be long lasting.
'''''===Project details:'''''===
Type of project: Program to test a model that incorporates educational training programs, sewing of washable menstrual hygiene kits, and entrepreneurial skills development
