Girls' Empowerment
Reusable sanitary pads and Dignity Kits for every girl, with workshops on health, confidence, leadership and STEAME careers — in partnership with Sankofa Care Initiative.
Programs · Health
Healthy, confident children show up to learn.
Three pillars keep children healthy and in class: Girls' Empowerment, Dental Hygiene, and Water & Sanitation.
Three pillars of our health program
Pillar 1Girls' EmpowermentReusable pads, Dignity Kits and honest workshops on health and confidence, so girls never miss school because of their period.Explore Girls' Empowerment 
Pillar 2Dental HygieneFree dental check-ups, brushing lessons and hygiene kits for every student. Launched in Kenya in 2026, coming to Ghana in 2027.Explore Dental Hygiene 
Pillar 3Water & SanitationClean water, compost toilets and handwashing stations that keep students healthy and in class.Explore Water & Sanitation 20%
increase in girls' attendance through hygiene education and period kits
1 in 5
girls now attending school because of this program
100+
schoolgirls received reusable pads and Dignity Kits this summer
25%
increase in overall student attendance
2026 campaign
Girls' Empowerment 2026
$6,000 goal · Be one of the first to give
Where the money goes
- Kenya: pad kits & workshops for every girl at Mijomboni$2,000
- Ghana: pad kits & workshops across three schools$4,000
The need
Why it matters.
Menstrual health barriers are among the leading causes of school absenteeism for girls in rural Kenya and Ghana. Without pads or private toilets, many girls miss several days of school every month — and fall behind.
“Our girl child education campaign has made a remarkable impact, delivering over 400 sanitary boxes to young girls in need.”Ghana 2024 trip report
Our approach
What we do.
Pillar 1 · Girls' Empowerment
Sewing Dignity Kits Project Coming soon
Volunteers will sew washable sanitary pads and Dignity Kits, and teach local women to make them — building a lasting, local supply for girls in rural schools.
Pillar 2 · Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Workshop
Free dental cleanings for students, lessons on brushing and caring for teeth and gums, and a take-home kit with toothpaste and hygiene supplies. Launched in Kenya in 2026 — coming to Ghana in 2027.
FREE Health Screenings Coming soon
Coming soon to Ghana: free community health checks in rural areas, with blood pressure, vision and fitness screenings, basic care and healthy-living education.
Pillar 3 · Water & Sanitation
Clean water & sanitation
Water reservoirs, compost toilets and handwashing stations, so students, especially girls, can learn every day with dignity. See the project
Safe facilities
Working locks, private toilets and safe disposal, assessed at every partner school.
Healthy bodies, healthy minds
Sports & physical education
Volunteers coach volleyball and soccer, building health, teamwork and leadership.
Pillar 1 · Girls' Empowerment
Dignity Kits with Sankofa Care Initiative
Together with our partner Sankofa Care Initiative, we distributed reusable sanitary pads and Dignity Kits to more than 100 schoolgirls this summer — paired with honest, joyful lessons on puberty, self-care and confidence.
- Reusable sanitary pads that last for years
- Dignity Kits with personal hygiene essentials
- Workshops on puberty, menstrual health and self-care
Reached
100+ schoolgirls this summer
Partner
Sankofa Care Initiative — Reach, guide, empower
Pillar 2 · Dental Hygiene
New: Dental Hygiene Workshop
Tooth pain and infections keep children out of class. In our Dental Hygiene Workshop, students get a free dental cleaning, learn how to brush and care for their teeth and gums, and take home a kit with toothpaste and hygiene supplies.
- Free dental cleanings
- Hands-on brushing and hygiene lessons
- Take-home toothpaste and hygiene kits
Kenya
Launched 2026 at Mijomboni Primary
Ghana
Coming 2027 to the Dadome district
Pillar 3 · Water & Sanitation
Project: Clean Water & Sanitation
When a school has no running water and too few toilets, children get sick and girls stay home during their periods. At one of our partner schools in Kenya, 26 teachers and hundreds of students shared just two toilets. Clean water and safe toilets change that.
- Polytank water reservoirs for drinking, handwashing and gardens
- Biocompost toilets that are safe and private
- Running water beside girls' toilets, with locking doors
2026 plan
$7,000 water reservoirs and $8,000 compost toilets in Ghana; $4,000 sanitation at Mijomboni, Kenya
Live now
Clean Water Now: the Dadome Village Well Project
Show and tell · Girls' Empowerment
What $10 buys.
One reusable dignity kit, the Sankofa Smart Kit from our partner Sankofa Care Initiative. It keeps a girl in class every day of the month, for 2–3 years.
Inside every kit
- 3Waterproof holders
- 2Normal-flow pads
- 2Heavy-flow pads
- 1Ziploc bag
- 1Purse with instructions
How it works
- The waterproof holder snaps onto underwear and stops leaks.
- The soft pad folds in three and snaps onto the holder. Add the heavy-flow pad on heavier days.
- Unfolded, pads look like washcloths, so girls can wash them and dry them outside without embarrassment.
- Washable and reusable for 2–3 years.
Health literacy in action
Learning that keeps girls in school.
Honest, joyful lessons on puberty, menstrual health, self-care and healthy smiles, taught with our partner Sankofa Care Initiative and local health volunteers.
What your gift does
Choose your impact.
Real costs from our 2026 program budget. Every gift is tax-deductible, and Zeffy charges us no fees.
Kenya
Pad kits for every female student, and — new in 2026 — our Dental Hygiene Workshop with free cleanings and hygiene kits.
Ghana
Pad kits and empowerment workshops across three schools with more than 2,000 students. Clean water and compost toilets in 2026, and the Dental Hygiene Workshop in 2027.
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Any amounthelps provide reusable sanitary pad kits for girlsAny amount with us $2,000funds pad kits and empowerment workshops for every girl at our Kenya partner schoolGive $2,000 $4,000funds pad kits and workshops for girls across three Ghana schoolsGive $4,000 Any amounthelps bring clean water to Dadome village with a new wellAny amount with us
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