How much does your young lady know about #MenstruationMatters? Have a #realconvo with young girls as early as you can. #flowready

"I was that girl — and for me, it was traumatic. I couldn’t handle my period for years after my first one… there was so much guessing, gambling, and shame — and the fear of smelling, leaking, or “getting it wrong. Oh, I stunk, I leaked and got it wrong!" https://t.co/yvxv2UuuU2

"These things may look small, but it is a great difference in the lives of these girls." The #SafeRoomPeriod! is here!🩸 We cheered Makembo’s girls as they prepared for their final exams — proud, joyful, and ready. Your support helps us create safe spaces and lasting change. ❤️

On #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild we celebrate the power, potential, and rights of every girl. At FlowReady, we believe that menstruation should never derail a girl’s education, dreams, or dignity. Yet, too often, a girl’s first period is met with silence, stigma, or even

Proscovia told us she feels more confident talking about menstrual health since our last visit to her school. With her FlowReadyNow kit by her side, she’s already thinking ahead to what her first period might bring. She’s heard that girls are supposed to feel pain in the tummy,

During our school visit, we had a chat with 14 year old Hope, who shared how truly life-changing the reusable pads we provided have been for her. “I used to leak and soak through my uniform, but with the pads you gave me, I no longer worry about that. The whole kit you provided,

We’re official! FlowReady is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Together we’re ending many myths including that #menstruation = marriage. Girls deserve school, dignity, and brighter futures Join us and reach girls before the #firstperiod. 👉 https://t.co/yvxv2UuuU2

That’s dignity, empathy, and change in action. We’re glad that during our last visit, we took time to engage boys too — because menstrual health is not just a girls’ issue, it’s a community issue. There’s more to come from Esther’s reflections—stay tuned!

This is exactly the kind of feedback we hope for when we check in months later! Absenteeism among girls has dropped, and something even more encouraging is happening: boys are stepping up as allies.

It's actually been a little over 4 months! Time flies so fast!

Three months later, we’re back at St. Luke Makembo Primary School in Mayuge — checking in on how our FlowReadyNow kit, including reusable pads is working for the girls, how the boys are supporting them, and how parents are getting involved. Community dialogue is key to keeping

Want to be part of the change? https://t.co/yvxv2UuuU2 | 💌 info@flowready.org #MenstruationMatters #FlowReady #GirlsInSchool #MenstrualDignity

Just $7.50 can keep a girl in school for 2+ years. Our kit includes 5 reusable pads, soap, underwear, toilet paper & a Period Guide booklet — everything a girl needs to manage her period with dignity. 🩸 We reach girls before their first period... so they’re ready, not scared.

I’m grateful for those joining our journey @FlowReadyNow . 🩸 #MenstrualHealth Become a monthly donor at https://t.co/h7nF7sXfN3. $7.50/month helps one girl stay in school for up to 2 years. ❣️

Overwhelmed. Grateful. Hopeful. 🩸 Today alone, NINE amazing people donated to our campaign — helping us get closer to providing 250 girls with the pads they need to stay in school. That’s nine hearts saying yes to dignity, education, and empowerment. It’s honestly unbelievable

We’re so proud of @FlowReadyNow's incredible intern Lynette for winning this prestigious World of 8 Billion award! 🧁 Uganda to the world! Keep an eye out for her upcoming blog on #MenstrualHygieneDay, where she’ll share insights on sanitation and #menstruation. We’re also

We cannot end period poverty without ending toilet poverty. And we cannot build a better future for girls if we ignore the most basic question they’re still being forced to ask: Where can I go? #MenstrualHygieneDay #Sanitation #MHDay2025 @MHDay28May

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In November 2024, we empowered 230 girls by providing menstrual hygiene education and supplies. The initiative included reusable pads, soap, and menarche training for community support. While successful, it highlighted some challenges. 👇 ​

In many parts of the world, including Uganda, 66% of girls face their first period without any prior knowledge, leading to stigma and misinformation. #FlowReady is changing this by equipping pre-menarchial girls with critical knowledge about #menstruation. https://t.co/8ORVe2dzha