Without access to clean water, good toilets and sanitary towels, girls can miss up to a week of lessons every month when they are on their period. They fall behind in class, and can be forced to drop out of school altogether. We're giving girls access to clean water and toilets, so that they can manage their periods with dignity. We're also training teachers to run menstrual hygiene classes, where girls are taught how to make reusable sanitary towels. At the classes they have open discussions about periods, which is helping to reduce the stigma and makes girls feel more comfortable.

This program is run by Build Africa. Street Child are delighted to announce that Build Africa has joined the Street Child family.