The story behind this project
Why this project exists, who it helps, and how your support makes a difference
Menstruation is a normal part of life, but managing it at school is not equally easy for everyone. A student may have no dependable product, nowhere private to change, too little water or soap, or unanswered questions about caring for a reusable pad. These barriers can affect confidence, participation and attendance.
We are beginning with a transparent first round. The complete €1,500 goal is allocated: €1,020 for reusable period kits, €300 for freight, import and handling from China to Uganda, €150 for school delivery and practical guidance materials, and €30 for essential Kiwa-Projects operating costs such as web hosting, the database and digital administration. The figures are planning caps while quotations are collected. We will not present an estimated quantity as guaranteed: the final number depends on a verified kit specification, written unit-price quotation and landed cost. Those details will be published before an order is placed.
Price alone will not determine the product. We will review materials, absorbency, washing and drying instructions, expected usable life, care information and a suitable pouch. We will not select a product that cannot be used safely in the conditions of the participating schools.
Dr. Eden Ssettabi will support local coordination with schools in Uganda. School contacts will help establish need, the appropriate way to explain the kits and local conditions for privacy, water, soap, washing and drying. If members of Kiwa-Projects are in Uganda, the handover can be organized jointly. Otherwise, Dr. Eden can coordinate the distribution and return handover records to the project team.
A distribution is more than handing over a product. Students need understandable guidance on use, changing, washing, thorough drying, storage and when to stop using a damaged item. A designated school contact should be able to answer questions or refer a student for appropriate health support. Records will show quantities delivered and schools reached while protecting students’ privacy.
Income and actual spending will be recorded in the public project ledger. After the first round, we will ask schools what worked and whether the kits were practical in their setting. A future round will only be opened after the previous round is reviewed and will have its own quantity, budget, school list and report.
Transparency & responsibility We are committed to full transparency. All donations and expenses are published openly so you can see exactly how funds are used.