Menstrual Hygiene Day: Menstruation vs. Education

Adolescent girls abroad are forced to drop out of school because of their periods and organizations such as Childbirth Survival International (CSI) are in the frontlines to help girls stay in school. Girl Talk, Girl Power is changing lives and giving girls a chance to get an education. #GirlTalkGirlPower

Boys and girls are taught from early on the importance of acquiring an education. They grow up with big dreams and aspirations, yet many girls, especially in developing countries, miss seeing those dreams come true. For millions of girls the challenges to advance their education begin at puberty through their teenage years. Many girls go through this growth change with little to no guidance or preparation–everything is new, scary, unclear, and downright traumatizing.

Do you remember your first period? Were you informed and prepared? Can you imagine not knowing or being prepared for your periods?––it’s what happens to a majority of girls in developing countries. Lack of feminine hygiene products and safe spaces to change increase challenges for girls to go to school or stay in school. Every girl regardless of her zip code or country should have the opportunity to go to school and pursue her dreams and not be limited by a biologically natural monthly female cycle.

Girl Talk, Girl Power program in Uganda: Adolescent girls educated and received sanitary pads. #LetGirlsLearn