OLVEA Foundation and Mount Kenya Trust: Improving Menstrual Hygiene and Girls’ Education in Kenya

OLVEA Foundation is committed alongside Mount Kenya Trust to improve menstrual hygiene and support girls’ education. 

With the support of OLVEA Foundation, the Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) project by Mount Kenya Trust is transforming the daily lives of young girls around Mount Kenya: 

✅ 500 girls have received packs including reusable sanitary pads, soap, and an educational guide on puberty. 

✅ 20 local women have been trained to produce these pads, providing them with a stable and rewarding income.  

✅ Educational sessions are organized for girls, as well as for boys and teachers, to break taboos and raise awareness of menstrual health issues. 

💛 Long-term impact: the reusable pads last up to 2 years and help reduce school absenteeism, allowing girls to attend classes regularly during their periods.

🎯 The goal of this project is to support 1,000 girls per year over 2 years, helping them continue their schooling and follow their educational journey under better conditions. 

OLVEA Foundation takes concrete action to improve girls’ access to education and provide them with conditions suited to their daily lives.