A PACK A MONTH is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) by addressing menstrual health and hygiene issues that affect their daily lives. Our mission is to ensure that menstruation is no longer a barrier to education, employment, or participation in society. Through providing menstrual health products, education, and advocacy, we are working to create an informed society that promotes and protects the rights of AGYW.<br>
We focus on eradicating period stigma and reducing transactional sex for sanitary pads, while amplifying the voices of AGYW in the conversation about sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). Our work centers on providing reliable access to menstrual hygiene products, building capacity through education, and creating opportunities for economic empowerment through community-driven programs like beading for pads.<br>
Our vision is clear: we want to create a community free from sexual and gender-based violence, where every girl and young woman has the knowledge, resources, and support to manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence. Through this, we aim to foster a society where AGYW are not only protected but empowered to lead and advocate for their own rights and well-being.
Our Mission is to create an informed society that promotes, protects, and amplifies Human Rights and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), with a focus on menstrual hygiene. We are committed to:
Through these efforts, we seek to reduce stigma around menstruation, promote menstrual health, and ensure AGYW are empowered to make informed decisions about their bodies and their futures.
Our Vision is to eradicate transactional sex for menstrual products among adolescent girls and young women by providing sustainable menstrual health solutions. We envision a community free of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), where the voices of AGYW are amplified, and their rights are championed. By enabling AGYW to access menstrual products and participate in community dialogue, we are helping to build a society that values and protects the rights of its most vulnerable members.
At A PACK A MONTH, we measure our success through the impact we make on the lives of adolescent girls and young women. Since our inception, we’ve distributed over 50,800 of menstrual hygiene products, 252 MHM sessions with of young women about menstrual health management and their sexual and reproductive health rights, and engaged 600 of community members in dialogues that challenge period stigma.We are in 5 Kajiado Sub-counties.
