At least 800 schoolgirls in the country are set to benefit from a year-long supply of sanitary towels.
This is after LM Foundation in collaboration with African Elite Group joined hands in an effort geared towards supporting girls’ education in the country.
The effort aims to address the significant challenges faced by young girls in accessing menstrual hygiene products, which often lead to missed classes and hindrances to their education.
Research has shown that 65 per cent of girls in Kenya often miss school for four to five days of school a month due to inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products.
The high cost of sanitary towels often makes them unaffordable for many young girls and their families in Kenya.
This pressing issue perpetuates the cycle of absenteeism and restricts girls’ educational opportunities.
LM Foundation was founded by Lucia Musau, who is also the CEO of African Elite Group to empower girls and support climate action in Kenyan communities.
“LM Foundation believes in empowering girls and women. We recognize that this can only be achieved if we prioritize their access to quality education,” Musau said.
“We are particularly proud to be involved in this initiative, which aims to break the barriers that prevent young girls from attending school and reaching their full potential,” she added.
Earlier this year, LM Foundation successfully distributed sanitary towels to 201 girls in Kilifi County’s Gandani and Kidzini Primary Schools.
Building on this impactful endeavour, LM Foundation hopes to extend its support to four regions in Kenya namely Kitale, Kajiado, Nairobi and Makueni.
The distribution in Kitale specifically aims to provide 454 girls with a sustainable supply of sanitary pads for the remainder of the year.
By providing these girls with a supply of sanitary pads, LM Foundation and African Elite Group seek to alleviate this burden and create a more supportive environment for girls to thrive academically.
