478 girls receive WingsPoa kits and training in menstrual hygiene
Posted 25 May 2025
We are pleased to share this progress report on the WingsPoa menstrual hygiene project, supported through your generous grant funding. The project continues to make meaningful progress in improving menstrual health education, providing access to reusable sanitary pad kits, and empowering women in the local community through economic opportunity.
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Seven comprehensive schools—Kyamatula, Kitile, Ndeini, Muthetheni, Ithemboni, Kyaani, and Kaitha—have successfully conducted menstrual hygiene training sessions. These sessions focused on key topics such as the proper use and care of the WingsPoa kit, menstrual hygiene and sanitation practices, and reducing stigma through open discussions and student engagement. The training provided a supportive and safe space for students to learn, ask questions, and build confidence in managing their menstrual health.
A total of 478 girls have received kits at the following seven schools:
School | Kits distributed |
Kyamatula School | 77 kits |
Kitile School | 76 kits |
Ndeini School | 64 kits |
Muthetheni School | 107 kits |
Ithemboni School | 62 kits |
Kaitha School | 45 kits |
Kyaani School | 47 kits |
Total | 478 kits |
The distribution of the final 172 kits will take place once production of the 100 kits is complete.
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Making the kits has enabled me to pay school fees for my son in Form Four and buy textbooks for my children.
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I am happy to receive my WingsPoa kit and be trained on menstrual hygiene. During my period, I would only use one pad a day for fear of running out. With my WingsPoa kit, I can change often and stay clean.