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 and girls how to care for themselves physically and to overcome the stigma that their gender is a curse.
General Hygiene Sub-Program
We provide:
We teach:
Menstrual Hygiene Sub-Program
We teach:
Items in planning phase:
Our goal for the Women's Health and Self-Care Program is to show the women and girls how to care for themselves physically and to overcome the stigma that their gender is a curse.
General Hygiene Sub-Program
We provide:
- General hygiene kits including: 2 bottles of shampoo, 2 toothbrushes, 2 toothpastes, 2 bars of soap, and 1 bag of laundry soap.
We teach:
- Correct handwashing to reduce the spread of germs, the importance of caring for their teeth
Menstrual Hygiene Sub-Program
We teach:
- Urinary tract and yeast infections prevention.
- The basic anatomy of the female body, using pictures and displays.
- How to track their monthly cycle using Menstrual Bracelets and how to lessen the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
- For new mothers: proper breastfeeding and postpartum care.
- For those nearing the end of their childbearing years: the basics of menopause, what to expect, and how to help make a healthy transition.
Items in planning phase:
- Pad production and menstrual hygiene kit distribution
- Menstrual hygiene kits: 6 menstrual pads, 1 bar of soap, and 1 washcloth
