Advancing menstrual equity in Uganda. Fighting period poverty & stigma through community-led action. PERIOD. š International Award Winner (UK)
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During one of our outreaches, a 14 year old girl told us she was engaging in transactional sex just to afford pads.
When she couldnāt, she used old rags, and missed school every month.
After our follow-up visit, she told us:
āEver since you gave me reusable pads, Iām not staying home anymore. Iām also not engaging in sex for pads.ā
This is the reality of period poverty in Uganda.
A lack of menstrual products doesnāt just affect hygiene, it affects education, safety, dignity, and a girlās future.
So far, weāve reached 5,000+ girls with sustainable menstrual products, menstrual health education, and the dignity every girl deserves, but thousands more are still waiting.
Our mission remains clear:
No girl should be sexually assaulted for basic hygiene.
No girl should miss school because of her period.
No girl should feel shame for something natural.
We will keep showing up until period poverty is no longer her story.
#EndPeriodPoverty #MenstrualEquity #KeepGirlsInSchool #DignityForHer
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Men and boys are key in understanding menstrual hygiene. They play a fundamental role in understanding the hustles girls go through during the week or periods and help to address the challenges and stigma around it. We can't end period poverty without men and boys in involvement
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Seasons Of Love and Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (@UCCF_Official) have partnered to support children living with cancer & their caregivers by providing food & sanitary products.
Weāre humbly asking you to stand with us. Please donate, repost and help us reach our goal. šš¾
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Hey everyone, I hope you're okay.
I need your help once again. Been in & out of hospital for some months now, after a number of tests, it's been found that I need a 4th Endometriosis surgery if I am to save my kidneys, bladder, uterers etc.
The target is $10k/UGX 40 million
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
We recently hosted @thecovaproject, our resourcing partner, for a week of learning, reflection and connection with the girls and communities we support. The visit provided an opportunity to go beyond reports and see first-hand how the project is supporting girls to manage their periods with confidence and dignity.
During the visit, we engaged with three secondary schools in Jinja district, where we held menstrual cup trainings and distributed cups to 100 girls. Our partner also heard directly from girls, community women and school leaders about their experiences and the changes they have seen through the project.
We also met with the Jinja District Education Officer to reflect on the role of local leadership in creating an environment where girls are supported to stay in school and participate fully without being limited by their periods. These engagements helped us understand what is working, the challenges communities face and where we can improve.
The visit created space for shared learning, reflection and accountability, while reinforcing the importance of sustainable menstrual health solutions that respond to the realities of girls and communities. We are grateful for a partnership that goes beyond funding, creating opportunities to learn together, strengthen our work and contribute to lasting impact.
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Thank you.
We look forward to partnering with your organisation in our next outreach.
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
On 2nd October 2026, we took a broader health and mentorship conversation to Kawo Kidongole Primary School in Bukedea District under the theme #HerHealthHerFuture
#EndPeriodPoverty.
The outreach reached 250 girls from Primary Four to Primary Seven with sanitary pads, while learners participated in menstrual health education, mentorship and awareness sessions.
Boys were specifically mentored on menstrual hygiene, respect, empathy and their role in supporting girls, helping create a school environment free from shame and stigma.
The programme also featured Sickle Cell awareness, equipping learners with knowledge and encouraging greater understanding, acceptance and support for those living with the condition.
It was more than a pad distribution exercise, it was a step towards healthier learners, stronger confidence and a more supportive school community.
Thank you for sharing your story, Dr. Faith.
Talking openly about menstruation matters. Stories like yours help break the silence around experiences that so many girls and women still struggle to speak about.
In the communities we work with, we continue to see that menstrual health challenges go beyond access to products. Girls and women also navigate fear, stigma, misinformation and the difficult choices that come with managing their periods in environments where they may not feel supported.
That is why access to a menstrual product, while important, is only part of the answer. Girls also need the knowledge, confidence and support to manage their periods without fear or shame. Every girl deserves that.
Guys, the truth is girls are still missing school because they donāt have pads.
Iāve been there. In high school I missed several days every month, not because I was sick, but because I couldnāt trust the small cloth pads I made myself to hold till the end of the day. The fear of staining was bigger than the lesson.
When I look back, I just thank God I made it through. And I thank every organisation putting sanitary towels in girlsā hands so they donāt have to choose between dignity and class.
I want to join this work soon. No girl should lose school days because of her period.
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
At @Parliament_Ug , I raised 2 critical issues including:
Menstrual equity for school-going girls. Hon.Min. Dr. Charles Ayume then highlighted the ongoing efforts by @GovUganda to offer free sanitary pads in schools.
As advocates, the struggle continues.
@UPFYA_2008
@NimdUganda
Congratulations to @IriseEastAfrica @LillianBagala and the MPs on the launch of the #MHHParliamentaryForumUganda.
This is a significant step for Uganda. Parliamentās commitment matters most when it translates into policy, financing and accountability.
Menstrual justice requires collective action across communities, civil society and Parliament, with menstrual health recognised as part of the wider policy and development agenda.
#MenstrualJusticeForAll
The launch of the #MHHParliamentaryForumUganda concluded with Members of Parliament committing to champion menstrual health and hygiene through legislation, policy advocacy, resource allocation and parliamentary oversight.
The Forum also established its new Executive Committee to provide leadership and coordinate its work, alongside Regional Champions to strengthen engagement across Uganda. This marks an important step towards sustained parliamentary action on menstrual health, WASH, dignity and equity.
#MenstrualJusticeForAll
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Our Regional Director, @LillianBagala emphasized that menstrual justice requires collective action across all levels from classrooms and communities to civil society and Parliament. She shared the importance of addressing the interconnected barriers that affect women and girls, including menstrual stigma, limited access to menstrual products and information, inadequate WASH facilities and gaps in policy implementation.
She also highlighted how Irise Institute East Africa is contributing to this work through initiatives such as the Period Positive Schools model, Menstrual Justice Academy and Period Equality Network, which connect community-level action, advocacy and evidence with national and regional policy engagement. By working with schools, communities, advocates and legislators, these efforts aim to amplify the voices of women and girls and ensure menstrual health remains part of the wider policy and development agenda. @FJS
#MenstrualJusticeForAll #MHHParliamentaryForumUganda
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
During one of our outreach sessions, a girl didnāt raise her hand. She folded her words into a piece of paper and quietly placed it into someoneās hand.
It read:
āHow can you help me if I fear to ask my parents for pads, and if my parents are in poverty?ā
That note has stayed with us because this is what period poverty actually looks like.
The fear of asking. The shame of needing. The girls who quietly miss school, hoping no one notices.
At Period Talk Uganda, we show up for that girl.
Period Talk Uganda is an award-winning organisation advancing menstrual equity in Uganda. We have reached 5,000+ people through menstrual health education, sustainable menstrual solutions and community-led action, working with women and girls, men and boys, and communities across Uganda.
But there are still so many girls who need to be reached.
š HELP US REACH MORE GIRLS.
DONATE (MTN Mobile Money): +256762900000
PARTNER WITH US: WhatsApp +256762900000 | [email protected]
VOLUNTEER: WhatsApp +256762900000 | [email protected]
A period should only end a sentence. Not her education. Not her confidence. Not her future.
š periodtalkug.org
During one of our outreach sessions, a girl didnāt raise her hand. She folded her words into a piece of paper and quietly placed it into someoneās hand.
It read:
āHow can you help me if I fear to ask my parents for pads, and if my parents are in poverty?ā
That note has stayed with us because this is what period poverty actually looks like.
The fear of asking. The shame of needing. The girls who quietly miss school, hoping no one notices.
At Period Talk Uganda, we show up for that girl.
Period Talk Uganda is an award-winning organisation advancing menstrual equity in Uganda. We have reached 5,000+ people through menstrual health education, sustainable menstrual solutions and community-led action, working with women and girls, men and boys, and communities across Uganda.
But there are still so many girls who need to be reached.
š HELP US REACH MORE GIRLS.
DONATE (MTN Mobile Money): +256762900000
PARTNER WITH US: WhatsApp +256762900000 | [email protected]
VOLUNTEER: WhatsApp +256762900000 | [email protected]
A period should only end a sentence. Not her education. Not her confidence. Not her future.
š periodtalkug.org
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Day 002/100 | Sustainable Philanthropy
Sanitary pad donations matter. But how can we build on these efforts to create reliable access, promote menstrual health education, and support lasting dignity for girls and women?
I'm using graphic design to explore sustainable solutions in menstrual health programs and campaigns.
Through today's graphics, I share a few ideas worth exploring.
š Engage in the conversation. Share your thoughts. Spread the message.
Together, we can explore how compassion today can create lasting impact tomorrow.
#100DaysOfSustainablePhilanthropy #MenstrualDignity #MenstrualHealth #SustainablePhilanthropy #PeriodPoverty #SocialImpact #GirlsEmpowerment
@AtramentiAfrica
ALT Her Periodmenstrual health campaign artwork
ALT Menstrual Dignity
ALT Menstrual banks
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
During one of our outreach sessions, a girl didnāt raise her hand, she folded her words into a piece of paper and placed it quietly into someoneās hand.
It read:
āHow can you help me if I fear to ask my parents for pads, and if my parents are poor?ā
That note has stayed with us because this is what period poverty actually looks like.
Not just the absence of pads, but the silence that grows around it, the fear of asking, the shame of needing, the girls who disappear from classrooms quietly, hoping no one notices.
She didnāt ask for much, she asked to be seen in a world that had already taught her that her needs were too much to speak aloud.
At Period Talk Uganda, we show up for that girl.
The one who writes notes instead of raising her hand.
The one who stays home and says nothing.
The one who has learned to make herself small around a need that is entirely human.
We are building spaces where no girl has to fold her pain into a piece of paper just to be heard.
Because every girl deserves dignity, not silence. Letās break the silence together.
#PeriodPoverty #MenstrualEquity #GirlsEducation #EndPeriodStigma
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Today is #MenstrualHygieneDay and we want you to hear from the people who remind us why this work matters.
Sharon, 16, thought she was the only one struggling.
Resty, 14, believed her period defined her.
Immaculate, 21, was always left out of the conversation.
Nakato, 28, missed work every single month.
They were not failing.
The world was failing them.
Since inception, Period Talk Uganda has worked across communities with students, parents, market vendors, youth champions, and people too often excluded from menstrual health conversations because menstrual health belongs to everyone.
And the change is real.
Brian, 19, now speaks up when others stay silent.
Paul, 45, now ensures the girls in his home have what they need and are never ashamed.
That is what community led change looks like.
Today we recommit to a world where every girl and woman can menstruate freely and live fully.
For dignity. For equity. For every person.
#MHDay2026 #BreakingSilence #PeriodEquity #MenstrualHealth
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Run Without Limits was more than a run.
We came together to move, learn and have important conversations around menstrual health and hygiene.
From the run to practical skills training in making reusable pads, the day created space for knowledge, dialogue and action towards ending period poverty.
A heartfelt thank you to our partners, @holisticsfc, and to all the sponsors, participants and supporters who showed up and contributed to making the day a success. Your commitment to advancing menstrual health and creating period-friendly communities matters.
Creating a period-friendly world takes all of us. We run for her. We stand for her ā„ļø
#RunWithoutLimits #MenstrualHealth #EndPeriodPoverty
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Male involvement in menstrual health helps challenge stigma, encourages open conversations, and builds greater understanding and support for girls and women who menstruate.
When men show up, listen, learn and stand alongside others, they become part of creating communities where menstruation can be discussed without shame.
Ending period poverty and stigma requires all of us to show up.
#RunWithoutLimits #MenstrualHealth #EndPeriodPoverty #EndPeriodStigma
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
As an official partner of the Arua City Pad A Girl Run 2026, we will be joining this great initiative on 12 September at OPM Grounds, Arua City, under the theme "Eradicating Period Poverty."
In Uganda, 64% of female learners surveyed reported missing school or class because of menstruation, while only 22% of girls have consistent access to pads.
These figures highlight why addressing period poverty requires more than conversation. It requires communities, organisations and individuals to come together and take action.
Join us in Arua. Run. Walk. Support. Amplify the cause.
Together, let's move towards a period-friendly Uganda where menstruation does not limit a girl's education, dignity or opportunities.
#PadAGirlRun2026 #EndPeriodPoverty
#EndPeriodStigma #MenstrualHealth
Period Talk Uganda retweeted
Communities create lasting change when they lead it.
Through the #KickOutPeriodPoverty campaign in Buwagi, Jinja, with our partners @Ecowarriors256 and goodwill ambassador @denis_omedi24, we brought together schools, communities, youth volunteers, men and boys to advance menstrual equity through education, sustainable menstrual solutions and community led action.
Together, we achieved:
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310 girls received reusable menstrual pad kits during the Buwagi community campaign.
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5 partner schools engaged during the latest phase of the campaign.
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1,000+ community members reached through football led community engagement, dialogue and menstrual health education.
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2 sewing machines, 1 overlock machine and 1 pressing machine were unveiled to strengthen community led reusable pad production and improve long term access to sustainable menstrual solutions.
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20 youth volunteers mobilised to champion menstrual equity and drive community led action.
This campaign demonstrated that ending period poverty requires more than menstrual products. It requires education, sustainable solutions, strong partnerships and communities that choose to act together.
Football opened the door. Communities walked through it.
#EndPeriodPoverty #EndPeriodStigma