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Bilisummaa in ethiopia

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  • 51% of girls in Ethiopia miss between 1-4 days of school a month due to menstruation. ​

  • ​67% of girls across Ethiopia reported receiving no education on menstruation at school.

  • 80% of women and girls in rural areas use homemade alternatives

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Nurse Jawar in Kofele, Ethiopia leading a menstrual health education session and showing students how to sew their own reusable pad

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In partnership with Faje-Gole Health in Shashamane, Bilisummaa provided students with reusable pads and face masks.

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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

PERIOD KIT IN ETHIOPIA

Each kit consists of: 

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  • ​​5 Reusable pads

  • 2 Underwear 

  • Wash cloth

  • Soap

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Join us in our movement to end period poverty 

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@2025 Bilisummaa is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization EIN 8344311922. All the contributions are tax-deductible. 

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