Menstrual Hygiene Day

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RUFFO and Partners Visit Mfuro Secondary School to Promote Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022

RUFFO, in partnership with Jubilee Insurance, Tanzania Youth Alliance, and other stakeholders, visited Mfuro Secondary School in Kisarawe to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022. The event was aimed at promoting menstrual health and hygiene among adolescent girls and women in Tanzania. During the workshop, students were educated on the importance of maintaining proper menstrual hygiene practices to avoid infections and other menstrual-related complications. Additionally, sanitary pads were donated to the students to help them manage their menstruation effectively.

Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually on the 28th of May to raise awareness about the challenges faced by girls and women during menstruation. Menstruation is a natural biological process that occurs in every woman's life, but unfortunately, it is still a taboo subject in many societies. In Tanzania, cultural taboos surrounding menstruation are prevalent, and as a result, many girls miss school during their menstrual cycle.

Statistics show that approximately 30% of girls in Tanzania miss school during their menstrual cycle. This is due to a lack of access to affordable and quality menstrual hygiene products, inadequate sanitation facilities, and cultural taboos surrounding menstruation. This situation has a significant impact on the academic performance and wellbeing of these girls, leading to increased dropout rates and limited opportunities for their future.

To break these cultural taboos and promote menstrual health and hygiene, RUFFO has launched the Hedhi Yangu campaign. This campaign seeks to educate girls and women on the importance of maintaining proper menstrual hygiene practices, provide them with access to affordable and quality menstrual hygiene products, and promote advocacy efforts to create an enabling environment for menstrual health and hygiene.

The Hedhi Yangu campaign is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 5 on Gender Equality, which aims to empower women and girls and promote their rights. Additionally, it aligns with Tanzania's National Policy of Action for the Survival, Protection, and Development of Children in Tanzania, which seeks to address the needs and rights of children, including menstrual health and hygiene.

RUFFO is calling on individuals and organizations to support the Hedhi Yangu campaign by making donations to help provide menstrual hygiene products to girls and women in need. By supporting this campaign, you will be contributing to the empowerment of girls and women and promoting their health, wellbeing, and education.

In conclusion, RUFFO's partnership with Jubilee Insurance, Tanzania Youth Alliance, and other stakeholders to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 at Mfuro Secondary School in Kisarawe is a significant step towards promoting menstrual health and hygiene among adolescent girls and women in Tanzania. Let us all join hands in breaking cultural taboos and promoting menstrual health and hygiene for all. Donate today to support the Hedhi Yangu campaign and make a difference in the lives of girls and women in Tanzania.