Yasemin Cares Period Project: Reusable pads for school girls in Uganda

Hi, I'm Yasemin. I am currently fundraising for Subir Africa Foundation (SAFO-Uganda) to distribute reusable menstrual pads, and teach young girls to sew reusable pads. This project aims to end menstrual stigma and fight school dropouts and absenteeism caused by period poverty.

We previously raised $442 thanks to everyone's generosity, in 2024 as part of my University internship. Since then, with fundraising from other interns combined, SAFO now owns 4 sewing machines and distributed pads to 60 girls.

About the NGO:

Subir Africa Foundation (SAFO-Uganda) is a community-based nonprofit organization, working to improve the lives of vulnerable and marginalized groups through participatory and collaborative approaches. SAFO-Uganda's core program areas are Health, Education, Economic Development, Food and Nutrition Support, Sustainability, Women, Children & Youth. SAFO-Uganda runs menstrual education workshops in schools to raise awareness.

Funds will be used to donate pads, and to buy materials for the reusable pads for Menstrual Hygiene Month. Taking local currency into account, this project is low-cost yet highly impactful: $9 is enough to support 1 girl for the entire school year. Even a small gift makes a huge difference!

Accountability for the project will be presented to the donors on request, with reports and photos from the NGO's supervisor, Bwowe Damiano. For information, you can reach out directly to him through email: safouganda23@gmail.com or Whatsapp: +256 704 979273