HIKERS GET TOGETHER: A SHARED COMMITMENT TO MENSTRUAL DIGNITY

The #Hike4GirlsUg community gathered for a memorable get-together, bringing together participants from various organizations united in the goal of ensuring every girl can menstruate with dignity using safer and healthier products. This event, following the impactful hike, was a testament to our collective commitment to breaking the stigma around menstruation.

The evening was filled with rich conversations and the sharing of experiences from the hike, each story echoing the urgency of our cause. One particularly heartbreaking story was shared by one of our hikers, reminiscing a conversation she had with a young schoolgirl when climbing   up Mt. Wati. The girl revealed that she uses leaves during her period due to lack of access to proper menstrual products. This stark reality underscored the importance of our mission and the need for continued advocacy. 

As we journey toward ensuring every girl has access to safer menstrual products, we urge everyone to remain steadfast in this fight. Campaigns like #Hike4GirlsUg play a crucial role in raising awareness about period poverty, and it’s important for all of us to get involved and advocate for change. The gathering was more than just a time for reflection, it was a call to action. As we work towards a future where no girl faces such indignity, we urge everyone to continue advocating for menstrual health and participate in campaigns like the #Hike4GirlsUg. 

The evening was concluded with a fun and insightful game focused on building healthy relationships, adding a lively yet meaningful end to the day. It was a powerful reminder that we are one big community, all striving towards the same cause: breaking the stigma around menstruation and ensuring every girl can experience her period with dignity. Together, we are making strides towards a future where no girl misses out on school or uses any unsafe alternatives for menstrual products during her period. Let’s continue this journey and work hand in hand, until that future becomes a reality.

Moments that were captured at the get together: