Period Talk

To attain our goal of fighting period poverty through dismantling menstrual stigma and creating positive, educative, supportive safe spaces, Period Talk Uganda has undertaken several initiatives countrywide, catering to communities both online and on the ground. These initiatives aim to create a significant impact by promoting menstrual equity and creating a period-friendly world.

Improving Access Advocacy

Improving access to menstrual products, advocating for menstrual normalization, educating on menstrual health management and reproductive health.

Our Impact

At Period Talk Uganda, we are proud of our work to fight period poverty and stigma. Here’s a glimpse of our ongoing efforts and accomplishments:

Community Outreach and Education:

Conducted outreaches and menstrual health education workshops in different schools and communities around Uganda reaching and impacting 1000+ people

Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns:

We launched our nationwide annual campaign #SpeakUpStopPeriodStigma to normalize period conversations, collaborating with schools, media outlets, and local leaders to dismantle menstrual stigma.

We created and distributed educational materials on menstrual and reproductive health, making information accessible to menstruators across Uganda.

Online and Community Engagement:

Built a strong online presence through social media campaigns and webinars that engage a wide audience on the importance of menstrual health and breaking the period taboo.

Connected with over 1,000 followers online, creating an active community of advocates and allies committed to fighting period poverty and stigma.

Future Initiatives:

We are continuously working on new projects and partnerships to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events, outreach programs, and collaborations aimed at furthering our mission of creating a world where period poverty and stigma are a thing of the past.

Skills training in making reusable pads;

In order to provide sustainable solutions to period poverty as a mechanism to break cycles of unhygienic alternatives, we provide skills training in making reusable pads using hygienic alternatives that are readily available in communities

Menstrual Product Distribution:

Distributed thousands of menstrual and hygiene products to women and girls in underserved communities, ensuring they have the resources they need to manage their periods with dignity.

Collaborated with local artisans and women’s groups to produce and distribute reusable pads, creating sustainable solutions for menstrual health management.