As part of The Slum Period Project, Period Talk Uganda partnered with VIDEA Uganda, Crooze FM Mbarara, and the Manchester United Fans Group Mbarara to deliver a World AIDS Day community outreach in Kisenyi Slum, Mbarara City, bringing menstrual health and HIV prevention together to support one of the city’s underserved communities.
Ahead of the outreach, the partners hosted a radio talk show on Crooze FM, raising awareness about period poverty, menstrual stigma and the connection between menstrual health and HIV prevention. The discussion encouraged open conversations and highlighted the importance of ensuring that girls and young women have access to both menstrual products and accurate health information.
During the community outreach, over 300 people received menstrual health and hygiene education, including guidance on the safe use and care of reusable menstrual pads, alongside HIV prevention education. The integrated approach recognised that addressing period poverty and promoting reproductive health go hand in hand in building healthier and more resilient communities.
To respond to immediate community needs, the partners distributed free reusable menstrual pads, hygiene products and food items, while condoms were also provided as part of the World AIDS Day activities to promote HIV prevention and sexual health. The outreach equipped participants with both practical resources and the knowledge needed to protect their health and manage menstruation with dignity.
Through collaboration, media engagement and community action, the outreach demonstrated how partnerships can address interconnected public health challenges while advancing menstrual equity, reducing stigma and expanding access to essential health information and support.