In a bid to combat school dropout rates, Lydia Turyasingura, the LC5 female councilor for Southern Division in Kabale District, has made a thoughtful contribution to Mugabi Primary School. Turyasingura donated reusable sanitary pads, pens, and rulers to support students, especially those in Primary Seven and Six, as they approach their final exams. Her donation reflects a deep commitment to improving student welfare and educational outcomes in the region.
Turyasingura highlighted the financial struggles some students face, particularly the challenges girls experience in accessing essential items like sanitary pads. With the gift of reusable pads, she hopes to lessen the financial burden on girls and enable them to remain in school consistently, avoiding disruptions in their education due to menstrual challenges.
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Amupurire Precious, the Deputy Head Teacher at Mugabi Primary School, expressed her gratitude for Turyasingura’s support, underscoring the difference it will make for many students. She noted that several girls miss school during their menstrual periods, often leading to academic setbacks and, in some cases, permanent dropout.
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Project Manager Marion Ninsiima also voiced the importance of accessible menstrual hygiene resources, recognizing the role these provisions play in reducing dropout rates. Ninsiima noted that many girls in the area face the risk of missing school because they lack sanitary pads, a challenge Turyasingura’s contribution directly addresses.
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Beneficiaries of the initiative, including pupils Tusiime Mornica and Caroline Musimenta, shared their appreciation for the reusable pads. They described them as both cost-effective and environmentally friendly, aligning with a broader push towards sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions in schools. Through this initiative, Turyasingura and her supporters are helping ensure that more girls can stay in school and complete their education uninterrupted.
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