The Sunlight Project
Nearly a quarter of Ugandan girls between age 12 – 18 drop out of school when they begin menstruating and absenteeism sky rockets to 28% as compared to 7% during the rest of the month.
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, education, and sanitation facilities, often due to economic constraints.
It disproportionately affects girls and women in low-income communities and developing countries. Those experiencing period poverty often resort to using unsafe materials like rags or leaves, leading to health risks and discomfort.
Additionally , the lack of proper menstrual hygiene management can result in missed school or work days hindering educational and economic opportunities
Period poverty advocates work towards providing free or affordable menstrual products, promoting menstrual hygiene education, and breaking societal taboos surrounding menstruation to ensure all individuals can manage their periods with dignity and without hindrance.
SUKI wellness is committed to ending period poverty and for every amount of money spent on our services and products, 1% is utilized in the race to end period poverty.
Our current focus is Uganda. Where with strategic partners, access to period awareness education, menstrual hygiene products are given to women and girls in different communities.
