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'''''Country:''''' ''Uganda''
=== Uganda: Promotion of locally made washable pads - Promotion story from Uganda ===
'''''Basic data: '''''
Pilot program in Uganda targeting MHM through local fabrication of washable pads. the distribution of menstrual hygiene kits and health education. Another aim is to generate income for women through starting small businesses. In 2014, Days for Girls launched an exciting partnership with the Dutch development organization, SNV Uganda, to reach 30,000 girls in 4 different districts through school-based training programs.
'''''The project and the experiences:'''''
“One day I was sitting in class and felt something wet pass through my skirt. I lived with only my brother and no one had ever told me about periods. I felt scared.” Sharon Nakalinda’s story is not unique in Uganda, where the topic of menstruation remains taboo and many girls and women lack the finances or financial decision-making power to purchase pads.
===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.
''Environment and natural resources:'' Using menstrual hygiene kits eliminates the need for disposable products. Materials are sourced locally and do not have a substantial carbon emissions impact like imported goods.
===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
'''Project period: ''' 2013, ongoing
'''Project scale: ''' 4 staff, 18 sewing contractors, scaling a proven approach
'''Financial support: ''' The Uganda project generates ~ 50% of its monthly budget with income from in-country sales & programs. The remaining 50% is funded by Days for Girls International.
'''''Days for Girls''''' is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring days of dignity, days of school, days of work, and days of health by providing an holistic approach to menstrual hygiene management. Days for Girls has over 300 volunteer chapters around the world and operates a full-time country program in Uganda.
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===Contact===
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Libby Daghlian
