In 2012, we began as a small project distributing sanitary towels to girls in villages and marginalized areas in Kenya to reduce class absenteeism during menstruation. Over time the vision has expanded to improving the lives of Kenyan girls by helping them to stay in school and complete their education...
“No one had informed me about menstrual cycle until it occurred to me for the first time, last year in class. I did not know what was happening to me. I had blood that stained my school uniform. I felt so embarrassed and rushed to Mrs. Mutitima who locked me...
ISSUES SURROUNDING MENSTRUATION IN RURAL AREAS I have worked with Mfariji Africa as a volunteer for the last few months and I have felt very touched by Mfariji Africa’s mission and proud to be part of Mfariji’s cause. Growing up in an urban area in Kenya, not a thought crossed...
The Sanitary Sanity Campaign (SSC) program was implemented in Kangondi primary and Uvaani primary in Kitui west. The aim was to provide sanitary material to 250 school going girls from marginalized schools in order to reduce absenteeism from school. We had a great time interaction with the girls and training...
Third term Sanitary pads distribution and mentorship in Pokot County-Kapenguria.The schools to be visited include, Tomena primary school, karass primary school, naram rescue centre,nasukuta primary school, kapsimatia primary school.
Third term Sanitary pads distribution and mentorship in Kitui-Ikanga location.The schools to be visited include Ikanga primary,Kiangwa primary,Makele primary,Ikusya primary.
The Kajiado Adventist Education and Rehabilitation Centre was the creation of DORCAS women’s group. After recognizing the desperate need for children who had been subjected to FGM and saved from child marriage. In December of 2013 we visited the girls for an interactive session and also a donation of sanitary...
Located in Ngong Kibiko Mama Tunza Children's centre is home to 126 kids aged between 0 - 18 years. On August 10th 2013 in support of a partner organization ‘Friends with a heart for Orphans’ we visited the home and donated sanitary towels to 50 girls together with offering reproductive...