March 2024

Period poverty is a pervasive issue affecting countless young girls in Uganda and remains a significant barrier to education. In this article, we delve into the impact of period poverty on girls’ education and how Yambi Community Outreach is breaking the silence.   Impact on Education:  Period poverty directly impedes girls’ access to education. In […]

As a young girl in primary seven, I experienced a significant milestone that marked my transition into womanhood: my first menstrual period. It arrived unexpectedly, catching me off guard with its arrival. Lasting only one to two days, it vanished as mysteriously as it came, leaving me to wonder when it would return.   Despite