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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
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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.
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
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
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