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Students asked thoughtful questions and shared their curiosity about managing menstrual health. Conversations like these help create safe spaces for learning, breaking stigma, and building confidence so that no student feels ashamed of their period.” #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows

Recap from our End Period Poverty engagement with students at Aga Khan High School Kampala. We had meaningful discussions around reusable menstrual products, how they are cared for, how long they last, and which options best support heavier flows. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows

Swipe through to see the answers and learn more about reusable menstrual solutions. #AFRIpadsDignifiedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive

“How long do reusable pads last?” “How do you wash them?” “What about heavy flow?” These were some of the questions students shared during our End Period Poverty engagement at Aga Khan High School Kampala. Swipe through to see the answers and learn more ....

Menstrual health is about more than access to products. It is also about safety, innovation, and responsibility. On Thursday, 26th March, 2026, AFRIpads will join partners for the webinar “Beyond the Pad: Menstrual Product Safety, Innovation and Responsibility for Women’s Health.” Our CEO Michelle Tjeenk Willink will share insights from Uganda, reflecting on AFRIpads’ work alongside Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) @@giz_uganda to advance safe and sustainable menstrual solutions. Time: 13:30 – 14:45 CET Location: Microsoft Teams Registration: susana.org/alliance/event… Register to join the conversation and explore how we can strengthen menstrual product safety and innovation globally. #AFRIpads #MenstrualHealth #MHH #WomensHealth #Innovation #GenderEquality

Period poverty is more than a personal challenge; it is a barrier to education, dignity, and opportunity. As a part of our activities for Women’s week, we joined @akesuganda to engage with students in dialogue on; access to menstrual products, sanitation, accurate information, and the impact of the Pink Tax. At AFRIpads, we remain committed to providing sustainable, reusable menstrual solutions that support girls to stay in school and manage their periods with confidence. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive #InternationalWomensday

Women's day is a reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go. This Women’s Month, we are reflecting on what it truly means to "Give To Gain." When we provide a girl with the tools to manage her period, we aren't just giving her a product, we are giving her back her education, her confidence, and her future. We celebrate the women that make, the women who advocate. Happy International Women’s Day. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive #InternationalWomensDay2026

Still celebrating Women’s Week! 🌸 Wednesday evening was well spent at Women Uganda+ 2025, hosted by the Danish Embassy in Uganda @DKinUganda, at the Art and Culture Exhibition “Her Perspective.” The evening celebrated women through art and music, featuring works by talented Ugandan artists, with paintings available for purchase. A special auction by renowned cartoonist Jimmy Spire Ssentongo @SpireJim supported a women’s rights organization. AFRIpads will top up the funds raised from the auction to support women and girls with reusable menstrual pads, menstrual health education, and mentorship. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive #InternationalWomensDay

and advocacy to end the Pink Tax is crucial. Together, we explored practical solutions, such as using reusable pads, which help girls stay in school and manage their periods with confidence. #AFRIpadsDignifiedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive #WomensDay2026

Period poverty affects schoolgirls in multiple ways, often leading to school dropouts. As part of Women’s Week, we joined Aga Khan High School to engage students in a dialogue about how period poverty happens and why access to menstrual products, hygiene, accurate information,

It is Women’s Week! 🌸 In honour of International Women’s Day 2026, Aga Khan High School and AFRIpads are proud to partner to help end period poverty. This week, we are celebrating Women’s Week by leaning into the International Women's Day 2026 theme: "Give to Gain." We believe that no girl should miss school or opportunities because of a lack of menstrual products, which is why this campaign is so important. How you can help: - Invest: Scan the QR code below or visit afripads.com/products/ to contribute. - Advocate: Share this post to spread awareness and amplify the message. Take action now for women and girls. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive #internationalwomensday

This post has resurfaced a month later. I have seen a few women and lady groups working on this innovation. Recently, @cobbo3 @andykristian have both talked about VC funding in Ug. These ladies should learn about these opportunities and how to scale their idea. @AFRIpads

As part of our School Girl Talk Project, we conducted a needs assessment in Eden Nursery and Primary school in Koboko, Uganda to inform the distribution of reusable sanitary pads and pants to the identified beneficiaries supported by @AFRIpads #Zero_menstrual_poverty

@RaisingTeensUg2 @girlsalliance @vowforgirls @WezeshaGirls @amity_uganda @HPRW_Uganda @Hashtag_Movers Thank you so much for the impactful work you continue to do for girls. We are proud to stand with you in creating a period friendly future for every girl.

With over 60% of school going girls missing school for several days every month due to menstruation and while only about 22% have consistent access to sanitary pads, period poverty remains a silent barrier to education and health in Uganda. For many girls, menstruation becomes a barrier instead of a natural part of life. Earlier today, we received sanitary pads from @AFRIpads and we believe that it is the little that goes a long way. Today reminded us that partnerships are powerful in closing the gap of period poverty and restoring dignity for girls. Through partnerships like this, we are taking practical steps to close this gap and ensure that girls can manage their periods safely and with dignity. Together, we are not only providing menstrual products but also promoting a period friendly environment where girls feel supported, stay in school and thrive. This is the true impact of collective action. #EndMenstrualStigma

Our reusable pads are made from breathable, high quality fabrics to help maintain proper airflow and reduce moisture buildup, which can lower the risk of irritation and infections. When cleaned and dried properly, they provide a hygienic and dependable option for managing periods with comfort and confidence. By choosing reusable pads, girls and women are investing in a sustainable solution that promotes comfort, and long term reproductive wellbeing. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive

Period poverty keeps thousands of young girls out of classrooms every month. Our Pad banks project removes the access barrier by providing free menstrual products to students who need them. Visit afripads.com today to partner with us to give young girls a chance at education. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive

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We all experience our periods differently and that's completely normal! Drop an emoji in the comments that captures your period mood. #AFRIpadsDignifedFlows #AFRIpadsSustainableFlows #AFRIpadsInclusive