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PPFA Foundation Launches Menstrual Health Education Workshops Across 12+ Secondary Schools in Cameroon
In Partnership With Days for Girls International, 1,242 Adolescent Girls to Receive Reusable Menstrual Kits Lasting Up to 10 Years
Yaoundé, Douala, Bamenda, Buea, Nkambe, Limbe
The PPFA Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit with extensive programming in Cameroon since 2012, is launching a national menstrual health initiative in collaboration with Days for Girls International (DfG). Beginning this year, PPFA Foundation will conduct comprehensive menstrual health workshops across 12 or more secondary schools throughout Cameroon.
As part of the program, each participating school will identify 100 girls who have just begun menstruating or are about to start. These students will receive high-quality, reusable menstrual kits donated by Days for Girls International. Designed to last up to 10 years, the DfG Kits provide durable, sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions that allow girls to attend school confidently and consistently.
Addressing Barriers to Girls' Education
In many regions of Cameroon, limited access to menstrual hygiene products, combined with persistent myths and stigma, contributes to repeated school absences for adolescent girls. By equipping students with both accurate menstrual health education and long-lasting menstrual supplies, the program aims to:
- Strengthen girls' knowledge of menstrual care and hygiene
- Reduce school absenteeism due to menstruation
- Increase girls' confidence and participation in school
- Challenge cultural taboos surrounding menstruation
- Promote long-term, sustainable menstrual health practices
A Partnership Focused on Impact and Dignity
PPFA Foundation's longstanding presence in Cameroon ensures strong community relationships, trusted engagement, and informed program delivery.
“Empowering girls through knowledge and sustainable menstrual solutions is essential for their academic success and personal dignity. Thanks to Days for Girls, we are reaching girls at the most critical stage — the moment they begin their menstrual journey.”
“We are honored to partner with PPFA Foundation in Cameroon to ensure that menstruation never stands in the way of a girl's education. Our kits and curriculum are designed to support girls for years to come.”
What Each Workshop Includes
Workshops will be led by trained facilitators and will cover:
- Understanding the menstrual cycle
- Hygiene best practices and kit maintenance
- Dispelling common myths and stigma
- Building self-confidence and peer support
- Guidance for navigating early adolescence
With each school identifying 100 young girls at the onset of menstruation, the initiative is expected to reach well over 1,000 students in its first rollout phase alone.
About PPFA Foundation
PPFA Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit committed to advancing education, health, youth development, and community empowerment. Operating in Cameroon since 2012, the Foundation continues to implement programs that foster dignity, opportunity, and long-term resilience.
www.ppfafoundation.orgAbout Days for Girls International
Days for Girls International (DfG) works to increase access to menstrual care and education for women and girls worldwide. Through its innovative DfG Kits and evidence-based curriculum, the organization has reached millions across more than 140 countries.
www.daysforgirls.org