At the core of Right Path’s Girlcare initiative is a mission to revolutionize menstrual hygiene, ensuring that no girl or woman’s health or education is compromised by her period. With only 24.9% of girls completing lower-secondary school, far below the Sub-Saharan African average of 43%, as highlighted by the World Bank. The steadfast dedication of the Girlcare initiative is bridging the menstrual hygiene gap by driving lasting behavioral change and uniting communities in support of girls’ empowerment. This bold and transformative effort directly addresses menstrual hygiene management (MHM), providing vital supplies and fostering open, stigma-breaking dialogue.
Breaking Menstrual Hygiene Taboos: Empowering Girls with Knowledge and Dialogue
Our core mission with the Menstrual Hygiene Girlcare initiative is transforming mindsets around menstruation and dismantling harmful taboos. In many communities, menstruation remains shrouded in secrecy, leading to discomfort, anxiety, and shame among young girls and women. Through innovative tools like the Girlcare Quiz Game, engaging workshops, interactive educational programs, and widespread awareness campaigns, we’ve begun to normalize open conversations about menstruation. We firmly believe that knowledge is power, and understanding one’s body is a crucial first step toward self-confidence, empowerment, and lasting change.
Empowering Girls: Sustainable Menstrual Kits for Health, Confidence and Dignity
Access to appropriate menstrual hygiene products is essential for the well-being and dignity of girls and women. Our Menstrual Hygiene Girlcare kits are thoughtfully crafted to meet their unique needs, empowering them to manage their health with confidence. Each kit contains a bucket, a set of reusable sanitary pads, a small towel, and a bar of soap, providing essentials that promote both hygiene and environmental responsibility. Right Path has proudly distributed over 600 kits across schools and communities, making a profound impact by fostering cost-effective, sustainable hygiene practices that support girls’ education, health, and self-esteem long-term.Read More