They have fled violence and persecution in search of safety and a chance to build a future. Yet this is often threatened when they get their period, as most do not have access to period products. This impacts every part of their lives, from their health to their ability to attend school.

“In the refugee camp, [period poverty is] extremely high, and many girls don’t have access to sanitary products. This needs to change. It’s time for everyone to step up and make menstrual health a basic necessity for girls in these communities, so they can live without the burden of fear, shame, and discomfort.”

-Sudi Omar, refugee and CEO of Girl Power Action Initiative

Your gift provides vital menstrual hygiene products to girls in these refugee camps.

This helps her stay healthy, stay in school, stay dreaming. Period.

USCRI launched the Keep Girls Dreaming initiative in October 2023 and collaborated with Chandaria Industries, a local Kenyan manufacturer for hygiene products made from recyclable materials, to address this need. In just a few months, Keep Girls Dreaming raised enough funds to purchase, deliver, and distribute over half a million sanitary pads to Dadaab and Kakuma. In January 2024, USCRI delivered enough sanitary pads to support nearly 5,000 girls for one year.

This year, USCRI plans to be on the ground providing sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions so girls in the camp are continuously provided with period products and menstrual hygiene education.