Menstrual Health Education Workshops in Burkina Faso
We’re actively raising awareness that public schools in Burkina Faso need more education on women’s health. We are including men in the conversation to end social stigma that women are unclean when menstruating. In 4 years, we have provided 11 women’s health workshops to more than 900 girls, 90% of whom had never had talks about menstrual health. At these events, we provided over 700 feminine hygiene products.
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Donate to help educate young girls
We believe fighting for Burkina Faso’s girls is of the utmost importance;with their educations and livelihoods hanging in the balance, the time to act is now. Your donation can make a difference in the lives of underprivileged schoolgirls in Burkina Faso. Donate on a one-time or monthly basis to support schoolgirls’ access to equitable academic opportunities.
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Why Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has the 7th highest child marriage rate globally. Yes, you read that shocking statistic correctly. The 7th highest. A 2019 global database study by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL “found that 52% of the women in Burkina
Faso currently between 20-24 years of age was married before age 18.” Less than half of the girls complete basic education. For example, the success rate for the first cycle study certificate, Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E.), or the end of secondary term was estimated at 43.1%, with 38.5% for girls in 2018 according to UNESCO. Girl Now Woman Later wants to improve these statistics.
