Tuwape Kesho - Keep a girl in school
Menstrual Health and Girls' Education
Period poverty affects over 500 million women and girls worldwide, with 65% of Kenyan girls lacking access to menstrual products, causing them to miss up to 20% of school days annually. LEFI through The Tuwape Kesho Project addresses this by producing affordable, reusable sanitary pads and coupling them with menstrual hygiene education. Its innovation lies in merging sustainable pad production with skills training for women, creating both immediate solutions and long-term empowerment. By reducing absenteeism, improving dignity, and promoting economic resilience, the project offers a unique, scalable response to menstrual health challenges.
The project is an effective example of a great use of human centered design addressing period poverty while promoting sustainable solutions. Its addresses SDGs 3, 4, 5 an 12, safeguarding girls’ health, ensuring education, overcoming gender barriers and supporting responsible production and consumption. Congratulations!
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