November Project
WorldServe International
About
The Need
- Poor menstrual hygiene affects physical health, social and mental well-being – a basic violation of human rights and dignity. This issue leads to a perpetuated cycle of poverty and potential violence against women.
- Girls from resource-poor countries around the world attribute frequent school absences to difficulties managing menstruation – missing as much as a month each school year.
- Girls who do manage to attend school during menstruation, report being distracted, unable to concentrate, and less willing to participate.
The Project
Girls and women are being left behind in developing countries because of the lack of education surrounding their menstrual cycle and the fact that they have little to no access to clean water. Cultural taboos surrounding this part of women’s bodies and the lack of investment, education, and advocacy for women in developing countries leads to placing girls in destructive cycles.
The Need
- Poor menstrual hygiene affects physical health, social and mental well-being – a basic violation of human rights and dignity. This issue leads to a perpetuated cycle of poverty and potential violence against women.
- Girls from resource-poor countries around the world attribute frequent school absences to difficulties managing menstruation – missing as much as a month each school year.
- Girls who do manage to attend school during menstruation, report being distracted, unable to concentrate, and less willing to participate.
The Project
Girls and women are being left behind in developing countries because of the lack of education surrounding their menstrual cycle and the fact that they have little to no access to clean water. Cultural taboos surrounding this part of women’s bodies and the lack of investment, education, and advocacy for women in developing countries leads to placing girls in destructive cycles.
How To Help
Pray
Pray for the leadership and staff of WorldServe International as they work to bring awareness and solutions for menstrual hygiene education and resources to the girls of East Africa. Pray for the protection and well-being of young girls in this area of the world and that they would find access to the education and hygiene products that they need.
Give
This month, your Project 12 donation will support WorldServe International as they champion women and girls through access to clean water and safe, sustainable menstrual hygiene.
$12 per month/$144 annually can help WorldServe International provide a year’s supply of menstrual hygiene products and holistic menstrual education to 12 girls!
Pray
Pray for the leadership and staff of WorldServe International as they work to bring awareness and solutions for menstrual hygiene education and resources to the girls of East Africa. Pray for the protection and well-being of young girls in this area of the world and that they would find access to the education and hygiene products that they need.
Give
This month, your Project 12 donation will support WorldServe International as they champion women and girls through access to clean water and safe, sustainable menstrual hygiene.
$12 per month/$144 annually can help WorldServe International provide a year’s supply of menstrual hygiene products and holistic menstrual education to 12 girls!