I’ve always had issues during my menstruation. And I never used to have money on me to buy sanitary towels. My parents only paid school fees, this was very challenging because as a girl I had other needs like pads, even jelly to smear my body. But they turned a deaf ear when I asked for them because they felt pads were nothing compared to the school fees they were paying. My happiest moment was when Nile Girls organized a workshop where they gave us free practical skills in Candle making, Soap making and making reusable sanitary pads at the community hall.
I’ve been able to make reusable pads for sale and keep some for myself. I can now use the money to cater for my personal demands. As someone that had dropped out of school I had lost hope, I had never imagined that I could be able to make reusable pads and liquid soap. I also want to share these skills with other girls so that they can earn some money.
By Christine
