Kisarawe Sanitation Pad Distribution

about this project

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Managing periods in Tanzania is challenging due to a lack of access to menstrual products and sanitation services. Addressing menstrual health and hygiene may enable progress in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While there is no specific goal or indicator on menstrual hygiene, menstruation is directly linked to a number of SDGS including but not limited to Goal 3; Goal 4; Goal 5; Goal 6; Goal 8; and Goal 12.

At RUFFO we focus on educating girls and boys on menstruation health and hygiene at an early age as it promotes healthy habits and breaks stigmas around the natural process. In addition we undertake the distribution of sanitary towels to Tanzanian girls who cannot afford to purchase them.

We plan to do this with strong coordination mechanisms at the regional, district and community levels as recommended by the National Adolescent Health and Development Strategy 2018-2022.

RUFFO was fortunate enough to meet and have positive talks with the District Commissioner of Kisarawe, Mr Nickson Simon to discuss matters relating to Menstrual Hygiene Management of school girls in Kisarawe District.

Afterwards RUFFO through our “Changia Taulo za Kike” (Donate Sanitary Pads) campaign donated sanitary pads that will be distributed to school girls with the most need in Marumbo Ward, Kisarawe.