CONFLICT AFFECTED GIRLS SUPPORTED WITH SANITARY MATERIAL

some of the girls during distribution of the material

Adolescent girl children are some of the most affected group during any conflict. In the Rwenzori region girls continue to face a challenge of lack of sanitary material to use during menstruation periods .This makes them miss school and classes so that they are able  to handle the periods while at home .This leads to poor performance of the girl children, involvement in sexual activities and possible drop out of school. RIC-NET with support from  the Global Fund for Children looks out for conflict affected girls in school with psychosocial support and mentoring ,reproductive health training, supporting with sanitary and scholastic material so as the conflict affected girls are able to manage school and achieve a bright future. These girls are also availed with a chance to learn vocational skills , reproductive health knowledge and entrepreneurship skills. The girls are also given start up kits to help them start up their own businesses.

On 1^st August 2016, 10 conflict affected girls at Semliki High school in Bundibugyo district  were supported with sanitary pads, soap, books and pens to help them in their daily life while at school.

Girls pose with RIC-NET staff and mentor teacher

The girls were happy with the material and said that this would help them concentrate on their studies .One of the girls was overheard saying “at least I will have what to use during my periods comfortably “. 
The idea of changing the lives of people inspires RICNET to go on supporting these girls.