Nawiri Sisters Foundation

In 2019, a case was reported about a 14-year old Jackline Chepng'eno from Kabiangek(Bomet County), who committed suicide when a teacher subjected her to unsavory comments about her periods. The onset of menstruation can undermine girls’ human rights and push them to the vulnerable margins of society. It is not always an exciting affirmation of rich womanhood.
Approximately 65% of women and girls in Kenya cannot afford sanitary pads. 1 in 10 adolescent girls in Kenya miss school during menstruation and eventually, drop out because of menstruation-related issues. Moreover, only 50% of Kenyan
girls can openly discuss menstruation at home.

Therefore, we are committed to eradicating period stigma and period poverty among girls in informal settlements.