Period Talk Uganda
To attain our goal of fighting period poverty through dismantling menstrual stigma and creating positive, educative, supportive safe spaces, Period Talk Uganda has undertaken several initiatives countrywide, catering to communities both online and on the ground. These initiatives aim to create a significant impact by promoting menstrual equity and creating a period-friendly world.
Improving Access Advocacy
Improving access to menstrual products, advocating for menstrual normalization, educating on menstrual health management and reproductive health.
Our community gatherings create judgment-free zones where girls discuss menstruation openly, build confidence, and form supportive networks. Led by trained local facilitators, these spaces transform isolation into empowerment through shared experiences and practical guidance.
Safe Support Spaces
Reusable Pads Solutions
We deliver culturally-sensitive workshops covering menstruation basics, hygiene practices, and reproductive health. By training local teachers and community leaders, we ensure sustainable knowledge transfer while dismantling harmful myths that limit girls' potential.
Menstrual Health Education
Our washable pad kits last up to two years, providing an eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative to disposable products. Made by local seamstresses, each kit includes multiple pads and proper care instructions, ensuring girls manage their periods with dignity and confidence.
Our Projects
Breaking Barriers, Keeping Girls in School
Period Talk in partnership with Mbarara University of Science and Technology reached 300 girls in St. Maria's Primary School, Katete.
The Slum Period Project
A transformative initiative aimed at addressing period poverty and stigma through community driven outreaches.
Our Impact
At Period Talk Uganda, we are proud of our work to fight period poverty and stigma. Here is a list of our ongoing efforts and accomplishments:
Community Outreach and Education
Conducted outreaches and menstrual health workshops in different schools and communities around Uganda, reaching and impacting 1000+ people
Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns
We launched our nationwide annual campaign #SpeakUpStopPeriodStigma to normalize period conversations, collaborating with schools, media outlets, local leaders to dismantle menstrual stigma.
We created and distributed educational materials on menstrual and reproductive health, making information accessible to girls all around Uganda.
Skills training in making reusable pads
In order to provide sustainable solutions to period poverty as a mechanism to break cycles of unhygienic alternatives, we provide skills training in making reusable pads using hygienic alternatives that are readily available in communities.
Menstrual Product Distribution
Distributed thousands of menstrual and hygiene products to women and girls in underserved communities ensuring they have the resources they need to manage their periods with dignity.
Collaborated with local artisans and women's groups to produce and distribute reusable pads, creating sustainable solutions for menstrual health management.
Online and Community Engagement
Built a strong online presence through social media campaigns and webinars that engage a wide audience on the importance of menstrual health and breaking the period taboo.
Connected with over 1000 followers online, creating an active community of advocates and allies committed to fighting period poverty and stigma.
Future Initiatives
We are continuously working on new projects and partnerships to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events, outreach programs, and collaborations aimed at furthering our mission of creating a world where period poverty and stigma are a thing of the past.
Period Talk Gallery
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Bernadette Ojao
Collaborating with Period Talk on preparing menstrual hygiene kits for cancer patients at Mulago Hospital was an exceptional experience. From planning to distribution, the team was deeply involved, ensuring that the kits including panties, soap and pads, met the specific needs of the beneficiaries. The coordination was seamless, and we are proud to have partnered with Period Talk in making a positive impact.
Their dedication to fighting period poverty in Uganda is commendable, ensuring that no woman or girl is left behind in accessing essential products and education. This project truly showcased the power of collaboration in addressing critical health and hygiene issues.
CEO of Wabibi Pads Limited
Mwebembezi Mark Abraham
I am so proud of being a part of this initiative. Something that puts a smile on someone's face, a smile they shouldn't have been deprived of in the first place. I believe access to pads should be for every girl child. I am so happy to be part of something that is beyond self. I appreciate the efforts of everyone in this initiative. Keep it up. Every effort counts.
