Irise Institute East Africa
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Delivering sustainable solutions to girls' menstrual health & hygiene in East Africa. #MenstruationMatters #PeriodPoverty #KeepingGirlsinSchool
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https://iriseinstituteeastafrica.org/ 01-04-2017 06:12:00
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Empowering young women from Direct Hand Foundation with the knowledge of standards and compliance to produce quality reusable pads, thus increasing access to menstrual products. The Pad Project #PeriodProductAccess #MenstrualJusticeForAll
Today, we’re participating in the Intersectoral Committee Meeting on Violence Against Children, organized by Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda. We believe that ensuring access to menstrual products is crucial for preventing violence against girls. #MenstrualJusticeForAll Ministry of Health- Uganda Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Enhancing the capacity of young entrepreneurs from TPEN partner Twekonyere Foundation Uganda to scale up the production of quality menstrual products and obtain UNBS certification. The Pad Project #PeriodPeriodAccess #MenstrualJusticeForAll
Today, at #WorldWaterWeek, there's a call to action for Governments and development actors to invest in community-led water solutions, WASH education, and prioritizing tangible projects for a water-secure future. Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda Ministry of Water and Environment - FIEFOC3 #WaterForAll #MenstrualJusticeForAll
5 years ago my mom suggested that I should name a project I was pitching “Twekonyere” I laughed it off because it sounded “long for someone to say” 🙈☺️ but today I am grateful for the journey & humbling experience to serve Twekonyere Foundation Uganda This is our story of becoming! ✊🏿✊🏿
In a beehive of activities at #UNSADebates2024 learners voices on #SDG4 are vital.Last evening in a parallel event organized by Global Learning for sustainability the challenge was to share if the new #Curriculum will be the Magic bullet in fixing the #21stCentury challenges in #Educationoutcomes
We are excited to announce that Faraja Africa Foundation has signed a project partnership called “Youth-Led Advocacy in Legislation” with GIZ Uganda under Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme (CUSP) co-funded by EU in Uganda and Bundesentwicklungsministerium. It's aimed at amplifying youth voices in key decision decision-making processes.
Are our children safe with this kind of WASH facilities in schools that are literally falling apart? And what about that PWD girl who needs a secure place to change her sanitary towel? #SafeSchools #InclusiveSanitation MToto News #makingchildrenvisible Irise Institute East Africa Share-Net International Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation
Period inequality continues to affect women and girls across Uganda, as highlighted by Edna .K. Wabwire. Join the campaign and let’s advocate for period equality. Every girl deserves access to menstrual health products and education. #PeriodEquality