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World Menstrual Hygiene Day Campaign in Kisarawe, Tanzania
Press Release2025-05-28

World Menstrual Hygiene Day Campaign in Kisarawe, Tanzania

In Kisarawe, Tanzania, we collaborated with Watoto Afrika to host a World Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign. Over 300 girls attended and received reusable pads, education, and emotional support, breaking years of silence on menstrual health.

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Church Leaders Join the Fight Against Period Poverty
Press Release2025-02-08

Church Leaders Join the Fight Against Period Poverty

Faith communities have become powerful allies in breaking the silence around menstruation. Our church engagement program has opened doors in communities where period poverty was never openly discussed, changing minds one congregation at a time.

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Malala Pad Drive Campaign Reaches 300 Girls in Beitbridge
Press Release2024-11-15

Malala Pad Drive Campaign Reaches 300 Girls in Beitbridge

Our Malala Pad Drive collected and distributed sanitary pads to more than 300 girls in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe. Through the campaign in partnership with Nqobizitha Mfandaidza, we reached rural schools, providing dignity kits and teaching girls how to make reusable pads.

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YEPPM Hosts Landmark X Space on Menstrual Health
Press Release2025-01-29

YEPPM Hosts Landmark X Space on Menstrual Health

Over 500 participants joined our Twitter X Space to discuss menstrual health as a neglected public health concern. The conversation drew advocates from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, with speakers including SRH activists, nurses and youth leaders.

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