Understanding Menstrual Health Needs of Persons with Disabilities in Katanga
As part of The Slum Period Project, Period Talk Uganda conducted a pilot study in Katanga to explore the menstrual health experiences of persons with disabilities living in an underserved community. The research was carried out through collaboration between Period Talk Uganda’s research teams in Uganda and the United Kingdom, combining local engagement with international […]
Promoting Menstrual Health at Rotary Family Health Day
Period Talk Uganda partnered with the Rotary Club of Kasangati during Rotary Family Health Day at Namulonge Health Centre III, contributing menstrual health education to a comprehensive community health outreach that brought together a range of essential healthcare services under one initiative. The event provided community members with access to services including antenatal care, immunisation, […]
Launching The Slum Period Project in Kamwokya
Period Talk Uganda launched The Slum Period Project with a school outreach in Kamwokya, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where both girls and boys participated in conversations on menstrual and reproductive health. The initiative was designed to address period poverty and menstrual stigma while promoting dignity, inclusion and healthier communities. The outreach provided […]
Responding to Period Poverty in Budondo
Period Talk Uganda partnered with Sunny Smiles Initiative to respond to period poverty in Budondo, following reports that some girls had resorted to using unsafe menstrual materials due to limited access to affordable menstrual products. The outreach created a safe and supportive environment where participants received menstrual and reproductive health education, helping to improve knowledge, […]
Supporting Vulnerable Communities Through Integrated Menstrual Health and HIV Prevention in Kijungu Slum
As part of The Slum Period Project, Period Talk Uganda partnered with ACIHEWE to deliver a community outreach in Kijungu Slum, Mbarara, an HIV hotspot community, promoting integrated menstrual health, sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention and gender-based violence awareness. Held in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the initiative was delivered through three community […]
Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Health Education at St. Maria’s Primary School, Katete
Period Talk Uganda partnered with Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) to support girls at St. Maria’s Primary School, Katete, through an outreach dedicated to promoting menstrual health, dignity and educational opportunity. The initiative created a safe and inclusive space where girls received menstrual health and hygiene education, equipping them with accurate information about […]
World AIDS Day Outreach in Kisenyi Slum
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 […]
Comedy Nights
Comedy based community conversations to challenge menstrual stigma.
Period Equity Project
The Period Equity Project addresses barriers that prevent girls and women from managing menstruation safely and with dignity. Through education, sustainable menstrual solutions, advocacy and community engagement, the project promotes equitable access to menstrual health information, resources and opportunities while strengthening inclusive systems that leave no one behind.
The Slum Period Project
The Slum Period Project works alongside underserved communities to improve menstrual health knowledge, increase access to sustainable menstrual solutions and strengthen community capacity through education, outreach and locally driven interventions. The project recognises the unique challenges faced by girls and women living in informal settlements and responds with practical, community centred solutions.