Menstrual health for sexual and reproductive health and rights

This project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and adolescent girls in Burkina Faso Liberia Pakistan and Sierra Leone. This is done through menstrual health and hygiene interventions. Project activities include: (1) refurbishing and constructing gender-sensitive latrines and sanitation stations for improved menstrual hygiene management in schools healthcare facilities and communities; (2) engaging local businesses women entrepreneurs and youth groups to supply menstrual hygiene products; and (3) lobbying government authorities to develop plans policies and budgets for menstrual health management in schools communities and healthcare centers. This project directly benefits 91 450 people of whom 72% women including youth under the age of 19. WaterAid Canada in partnership with Canada World Youth and Simavi leads the project.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased government and civil society responsiveness to the menstrual health needs of women and adolescent girls; (2) increased provision and utilization of menstrual health facilities and products in schools healthcare centres and communities; and (3) improved hygiene behaviours by health care staff and communities to prevent COVID-19.