Menstrual Hygiene / Reusable Sanitary Pads Project

In Sierra Leone, menstruation is believed to be a female-only issue and is therefore not openly discussed. Religious and traditional beliefs and practices also contribute to the perpetuation of a sense of taboo around the topic.

WYCF believe that every menstruating girl and woman has the right to access information and safe, affordable, culturally appropriate and environment friendly products. Providing daily cleaned gender-segregated bathrooms where the girls can wash and clean themselves and change menstrual hygiene pads is an equally fundamental part of making them feel comfortable at school at all times.