Did you ever think about the fact that half of the world’s population is kept out of school for a few days each month? That’s the reality for many girls in developing countries on their period if they do not have access to supplies for managing it in a sanitary way. But that is not a problem for girls at Solid Rock anymore!
The Los Osos chapter of Days for Girls sewed 49 feminine hygiene kits which were taken on our last trip. Days for Girls chapters sew kits with menstrual supplies and partner with organizations that are connected to communities of women. Not only are supplies provided, there’s also educational material that comes along with it, broaching a topic often stigmatized. Katy and Rosemary had the privilege of distributing the kits and doing the education, and hearing Katy talk about it was hilarious:
“It was just like in America! The girls were so giggly at first, but once the ice was broken and they realized they could ask questions, the questions just kept coming. It was like this was the first time they had been “allowed” to talk about this, and they really took advantage of it. I’ve been a part of very similar educational things here in the states, and the girls in Uganda asked the exact same questions. Also, there was a moment when a boy came to the door and just like here they all giggled, shushed whoever was talking, and told him emphatically to go away. No matter where you go, girls are just girls. It was a very bonding experience that even the female teachers got to be a part of.”
Thank you Days for Girls, Los Osos chapter! This was such a blessing for the Zozu girls. Not only are they empowered to keep going to school, they are empowered to be confident as the young women they are!
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