Girls and young women in Africa face many challenges when it comes to menstruation, but entrenched cultural taboos and stigmas only compound the impact of period poverty.
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For the third consecutive year, P&G’s This is L. and Huru partner to provide vulnerable girls across Kenya access to reusable period care products and education to ensure they stay in school without missing days due to something as simple as their cycle.
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We couldn’t be more grateful for the support of Lambda Nu Xi, Beta Chapter. Tori Mitchell, their Director of Administration and Community Engagement, tells us how Huru’s mission aligns with their women’s reproductive health and wellness efforts.
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Next week our latest trainees from the Huru Skills Development Program will sit to take their NITA exams. If passed, it is a big step forward toward achieving personal and economic independence.
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Our team is reflecting on the amazing impact made in 2021 and looking towards another year working towards a world where no girl is limited by her period.
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Velnah wrote a letter of thanks to Huru’s monthly donors, a community called The Cycle, supporting girls year-round.
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In honor of International Day of the Girl, today we’re celebrating Anastacia and how she never gives up.
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Since 2017, Huru and This is L. have been partnering to help girls across Kenya (and beyond) access quality period products and health education.
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Valentine has been with Huru almost 9 years. Her smile, her optimism, and her passion for her work keeps us inspired.
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When the Covid-19 pandemic forced us to rethink our distribution strategy, we looked to our recently launched app, Free2, to ensure that our work never missed a beat.
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As we start a new year full of renewed hope, we are looking back on 2020 with gratitude knowing that rather than being forced to close our doors during a worldwide pandemic…Huru grew.
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If the Covid-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s that being flexible is key. Like most companies and organizations, Huru faced several obstacles in 2020 and was forced to adapt in ways we never could have expected.
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Velnah has been with Huru since 2012 and has definitely collected some stories over the years. She’s passionate, determined, and always has a smile on her face. Hear from her as she navigates her work during Covid-19 times.
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Ever wondered what makes Huru’s pads so exceptional? Is it the fact that they’re made by local men and women? What about that they’re plastic-free? Or better for the planet? Or long-lasting? Spoiler: it’s all those things and more!
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In 2018, Huru launched its Skills Transfer Program and has since met and trained incredible young women on the ins and outs of sewing and tailoring. Meet our first group of ladies to complete the program.
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This is one of our all-time favorite distribution stories. Why? Because it’s a reminder that no matter the situation, rain, mud, lions, tigers, etc., our team is going to get pads to girls who need them. Period.
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A core mission of Huru’s is to ensure girls have the opportunity to remain in school even when they’re on their period. But what about the girls who have already been forced to drop out of school for various reasons? For them, we’ve developed a more specialized solution in addition to menstrual support…
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One of Huru’s youth facilitators, Agnes, describes how girls’ forced silence perpetuates a culture of gender-based violence and submission.
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Is your period pain normal? Read a story from Huru staff member, Emily Hoppes, who describes her incredibly abnormal period pain and its impact on her life over the years.
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Hear from Huru’s Executive Director, Lorna Macleod, as she highlights the importance that menstrual health has on girls’ ability to attend and participate fully in school.
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