Period Freedom
Bilisummaa in ethiopia
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51% of girls in Ethiopia miss between 1-4 days of school a month due to menstruation.
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67% of girls across Ethiopia reported receiving no education on menstruation at school.
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80% of women and girls in rural areas use homemade alternatives
Nurse Jawar in Kofele, Ethiopia leading a menstrual health education session and showing students how to sew their own reusable pad.
In partnership with Faje-Gole Health in Shashamane, Bilisummaa provided students with reusable pads and face masks.
Source: National Institute of Health ,PLOS ONE, Healthy Newborn Network, Thinx & PERIOD, "State of the Period 2021, Alliance for Period Supplies, Wilder Foundation
BILISUMMAA IN ETHIOPIA
10,000
PRODUCTS DONATED
50
HEALTH WORKSHOPS
2,000
STUDENTS IMPACTED
PERIOD KIT IN ETHIOPIA
Each kit consists of:
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5 Reusable pads
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2 Underwear
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Wash cloth
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Soap
