MSICHANA MWIMBI PROJECT
Education & Health Pillars | Irkisongo Secondary School, Arusha
MSICHANA MWIMBI PROJECT
Education & Health Pillars | Irkisongo Secondary School, Arusha
EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN
The Msichana Imara Foundation (MIF) is a Tanzanian-based non-governmental organization committed to advancing girls’ rights to education by tackling issues such as early and forced marriages, period poverty, and extreme poverty. They are actively educating and empowering young girls in rural areas in Tanzania with programs focus on sustainable menstrual health solutions, entrepreneurship training, and sexual and reproductive health education. .
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Project Status: Phase 1 Complete
- Project Dates: October 2024 – March 2025
- Project Partner: Msichana Imara Foundation
- Total Cost: $2,500.00
- Donors: Explore With Purpose Health Pillar Donors
Phase 2 is planned for 2025 and will require a total amount of $20,700.00
EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN
The Msichana Imara Foundation (MIF) is a Tanzanian-based non-governmental organization committed to advancing girls’ rights to education by tackling issues such as early and forced marriages, period poverty, and extreme poverty. They are actively educating and empowering young girls in rural areas in Tanzania.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Project Status: Phase 1 Complete
- Project Dates: October 2024 – March 2025
- Project Partner: Msichana Imara Foundation
- Total Cost: $2,500.00
- Donors: Explore With Purpose Health Pillar Donors
Phase 2 is planned for 2025 and will require a total amount of $20,700.00
PROJECT DETAILS
Impact Statement
The Msichana Mwimbi Project, in partnership with Explore With Purpose, addresses period poverty and stigma in Monduli District, Tanzania. The project has provided menstrual health education, trained 100 girls in making reusable pads, and distributed four pads to each participant. Workshops are also challenging cultural taboos, empowering girls to pursue education without fear.
Project Overview
WHO:
Adolescent girls in Monduli focusing on Irkisongo Secondary School, which serves 1,600 girls from Maasai communities.
WHY:
85% of girls at Irkisongo lack menstrual products, leading to infections, absenteeism, and academic struggles. Cultural taboos prevent open discussions on menstruation.
WHAT:
The project educates girls on menstrual health, trains them to make reusable pads, and provides each girl with four pads. The goal is to improve hygiene, reduce absenteeism, and foster open dialogue.
IMPACT:
100 girls will gain menstrual health knowledge and share it with peers, impacting at least 500 girls at Irkisongo. This will help improve attendance, academic performance, and general well-being.
PROJECT DETAILS
Impact Statement
The Msichana Mwimbi Project, in partnership with Explore With Purpose, addresses period poverty and stigma in Monduli District, Tanzania. The project has provided menstrual health education, trained 100 girls in making reusable pads, and distributed four pads to each participant. Workshops are also challenging cultural taboos, empowering girls to pursue education without fear.
Project Overview
WHO:
Adolescent girls in Monduli focusing on Irkisongo Secondary School, which serves 1,600 girls from Maasai communities.
WHY:
85% of girls at Irkisongo lack menstrual products, leading to infections, absenteeism, and academic struggles. Cultural taboos prevent open discussions on menstruation.
WHAT:
The project educates girls on menstrual health, trains them to make reusable pads, and provides each girl with four pads. The goal is to improve hygiene, reduce absenteeism, and foster open dialogue.
IMPACT:
100 girls will gain menstrual health knowledge and share it with peers, impacting at least 500 girls at Irkisongo. This will help improve attendance, academic performance, and general well-being.
PROJECT PARTNER
Msichana Imara Foundation (MIF) is a nonprofit organization led by young women, for young women which empowers girls with essential skills to overcome social and economic challenges.
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How to support projects like this
DONATE
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EXPERIENCE
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SPREAD THE WORD
Word of mouth goes a long way! If this project has impacted your heart, please share it with your friends, family and community!