Dear Friend,
Today is World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
The refugee camps in Kenya have been home to over 800,000 refugees from various countries for over three decades. Despite the passage of time, the living conditions remain dire, with little to no hope for the future.
The refugees in these camps have endured unimaginable hardships and continue to face significant challenges daily. These remote and uninhabitable camps have been home to thousands of unaccompanied children.
Over 142,000 school-aged girls are living in refugee camps in Kenya. Their safety and well-being are at risk when they get their period and do not have access to menstrual hygiene products. This impacts every part of their lives, from their health to their ability to attend school.
Poverty, gender inequality, cultural stigmatization, and a lack of basic services all prevent girls from experiencing their menstrual cycles with dignity and safety.
When conflict, climate, or other extraordinary circumstances force people to flee, their access to resources and essential services cease; however, menstruation does not.
