At Girls Alive Uganda, we believe in sustainable solutions to menstrual hygiene management. Our approach is a community centered approach to learning and skills sharing. We do this by conducting School Outreaches, Community Dialogues, Education Session for women, girls, boys, men, leaders and teachers and skilling, Mentorship),
We identify university students/recent graduates who have similar or shared backgrounds and experiences with the girls that we empower. They share knowledge, skill, experiences and mentor the girls that we meet in rural communities.
Our community led dialogues engage both boys and girls, mothers and fathers, parents and teachers as well as local area leaders who share myths and misconceptions about menstrual hygiene and we debunk them. Occasionally we fundraise pads and other items as well as money and donate to various organizations, schools and communities.
We ensure that the girls in school get a copy of the curriculum and while at school, learn about Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Menstrual Hygiene Management.
We form Girls Clubs in a school of about 40 girls who are supported by a senior women teacher and throughout the school term, the girls share, network and have fun activities that boost their soft skills like communication, problem solving and critical thinking.
Our hope is that we set up reusable sanitary pad making centers in different communities in Uganda for girls and women to be skilled in making reusable sanitary pads that are made from locally available materials and are designed to be comfortable and long-lasting.
We endeavor to train the girls/women in pad-making skills, which should not only empower them but also enable the girls to stay in school and hopefully the mothers can create income-generating opportunities. We partner with schools, community leaders, and local organizations to reach as many girls as possible across the country.
At Girls Alive Uganda, we believe in sustainable solutions to menstrual hygiene management. Our approach is a community centered approach to learning and skills sharing. We do this by conducting School Outreaches, Community Dialogues, Education Session for women, girls, boys, men, leaders and teachers and skilling, Mentorship).
We identify university students/recent graduates who have similar or shared backgrounds and experiences with the girls that we empower. They share knowledge, skill, experiences and mentor the girls that we meet in rural communities.
Our community led dialogues engage both boys and girls, mothers and fathers, parents and teachers as well as local area leaders who share myths and misconceptions about menstrual hygiene and we debunk them. Occasionally we fundraise pads and other items as well as money and donate to various organizations, schools and communities.
We ensure that the girls in school get a copy of the curriculum and while at school, learn about Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Menstrual Hygiene Management.
We form Girls Clubs in a school of about 40 girls who are supported by a senior women teacher and throughout the school term, the girls share, network and have fun activities that boost their soft skills like communication, problem solving and critical thinking.
Our hope is that we set up reusable sanitary pad making centers in different communities in Uganda for girls and women to be skilled in making reusable sanitary pads that are made from locally available materials and are designed to be comfortable and long-lasting.
We endeavor to train the girls/women in pad-making skills, which should not only empower them but also enable the girls to stay in school and hopefully the mothers can create income-generating opportunities. We partner with schools, community leaders, and local organizations to reach as many girls as possible across the country.
Our programs
Our programs are tailored to equip all our primary and secondary beneficiaries including girls and boys, women and men, parents and teachers as well as local area leaders. Our program focus areas are Education, Skilling, Outreaches and Constructive Dialogues. You can sign up to volunteer and support us in any of these programs.
Our community outreaches
We are creating safe spaces for all key stakeholders in our communities to support girls through their menstration. Our community led dialogues engage both boys and girls, mothers and fathers, parents and teachers as well as local area leaders who share myths and misconceptions about menstrual hygiene and we debunk them. Occasionally we fundraise pads, money, scholastic materials, and other items to donate to various communities. We believe menstruation is not for only girls and a responsibility for all us and these conversations are essential is bringing everyone on board.
SRHR education in schools
Girls Alive Uganda has a curriculum designed to train learners in safer and healthier ways of managing their periods. Our Education is peer-peer learning where participants share thoughts and ideas, experiences and best practices. We ensure that the girls in school get a copy of the curriculum and while at school, learn about Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Menstrual Hygiene Management. We intend to form Girls Clubs in schools of about 40 girls who are supported by a senior women teacher and throughout the school term, the girls use the curriculum to learn and also share, network and have fun activities that boost their soft skills like communication, problem solving and critical thinking.
Our skilling program
We have skilled at least 20 of our volunteers in pad making and these are our trainers. They go to schools and communities to train the girls/women in pad-making skills using readily available materials. We partner with schools, community leaders, and local organizations to reach as many girls as possible across the country. Our hope is that we set up reusable sanitary pad making centers in different communities in Uganda for girls and women to be skilled in making reusable sanitary pads that are made from locally available materials and are hygienic and comfortable.
Our volunteership program
We have built a community of 60 volunteers who are university students/recent graduates who have similar or shared backgrounds and experiences with the girls that we empower. They are also passionate and are interested in sharing knowledge, skills, experiences and are available to mentor the girls that we meet in rural communities.