After spending a great deal of time with these groups, we saw a need to teach hygiene and self-care. These may seem basic to many, but when you are raised to think that your femininity is a burden and your life has little value, you care for it in that way.
Our goal for the Women's Health and Self-Care Program is to show the women how to care for themselves physically and to overcome the stigma that their gender is a curse.
In addition, we provide all the necessary material and teach women how to make reusable sanitary pads, which has been life-changing! Having this available provides an opportunity for young girls to receive an education by not missing school days due to their cycle. Women are empowered as they gain knowledge and are able to care for themselves.
Our goal for the Women's Health and Self-Care Program is to show the women how to care for themselves physically and to overcome the stigma that their gender is a curse.
- They each receive a hygiene kit: 2 bottles of shampoo, 2 toothbrushes, 2 toothpastes, 2 bars of soap and 1 bag of laundry soap.
- We teach them how to wash their hands correctly to reduce the spread of germs, the importance of caring for their teeth, and urinary tract and yeast infections prevention.
- For all women, we teach them more about the basic anatomy of the female body, using pictures and displays.
- Women are taught how to track their monthly cycle using Menstrual Bracelets and how to lessen the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
- For new mothers, we go over proper breastfeeding and postpartum care.
- For those nearing the end of their childbearing years, they are taught about menopause and how to help make a healthy transition.
In addition, we provide all the necessary material and teach women how to make reusable sanitary pads, which has been life-changing! Having this available provides an opportunity for young girls to receive an education by not missing school days due to their cycle. Women are empowered as they gain knowledge and are able to care for themselves.
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