Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe Trust
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Award-winning non-profit which exists to foster menstrual equity and to alleviate period poverty to improve the health, dignity and wellbeing of girls & women🩸
Harare, Zimbabwe
Joined October 2018
Menstrual health is a human right! When girls & women can manage their periods with dignity, they can learn, work, lead, & thrive. Ending stigma & ensuring access is essential for gender equality & empowerment. #MenstrualHealth
#GenderEquality
#EndPeriodStigma
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The mango season is upon and Baba Taku was fortunate enough to harvest a full sack for his family.
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Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe is concerned by the reduced budget allocation for school girls’ sanitary wear in the 2026 National Budget. According to the 2026 Estimates of Expenditure from Zimbabwe’s Treasury, the targeted number of female pupils to receive sanitary wear is 1 500 000 for
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We commend Treasury for its clear commitment to prioritising sanitary wear for school girls in budget allocations, as stated by the Secretary of Treasury in this interview. We also kindly urge Treasury to ensure that these funds are disbursed timeously, as this has been a
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Don’t miss your free health check this November! As part of Ecobank Zimbabwe’s 40-year celebration, our Community Wellness Screening Programme is happening nationwide — offering free services in partnership with Zarephath Health and Rapha Healthcare Systems. Come through for:
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🩸 When women and girls cannot access safe and affordable menstrual products, the cost is far greater than discomfort — it limits opportunities and undermines dignity. Period poverty can lead to missed: đźź School days for adolescent girls đźź Work and productivity for women đźź
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Glad to be part of this great initiative, and looking forward to making a positive impact in menstrual health standards and regulatory reforms in Zimbabwe. #MenstruationMatters
Today, stakeholders from Government, @SAZstandards civil society, private sector & development partners came together to advance national menstrual health standards & regulatory reforms in 🇿🇼. Through collaboration with SAZ & partners, @UNFPA_Zimbabwe is supporting efforts to:
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“Menstrual health is not just a health issue, it’s a matter of human rights, gender equality and social justice.” said Dr. Aboubakar Cisse, UNFPA Deputy Representative 🇿🇼 welcoming participants at the Stakeholders Meeting on Menstrual Health Standards and Regulatory Reform.
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On 22 October 2025, Hon Gladys Hlatywayo asked an important question in Parliament on what the government policy is regarding menstrual leave. In her response, Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Hon Monica Mutsvangwa, said “there is no
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Rest in peace Hon Desire Moyo. Your voice for women and girls will forever echo in our hearts. https://t.co/FgMT0TziZ1
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Supporting girls to manage their periods with dignity protects them from discrimination and unnecessary absence from daily life. #EndPeriodPoverty
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Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe Trust joins the rest of the world in commemorating Menstrual Hygiene Day under the theme Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. Together, we must continue to advocate for policies that empower women and girls to manage their periods with dignity. #MHDay2025
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Thank you AFRIpads for this wonderful feature. We are proud to be part of the movement for menstrual equity and grateful for your support in amplifying our founder’s story. Together, we are working toward a #PeriodFriendlyWorld
Meet Theresa Nyava-Machadu, our next inspiring feature for the Sisters of a Period Friendly World Campaign. Her own experiences with period poverty growing up in rural Zimbabwe ignited a passion to address the countless girls and women missing school and risking their health due
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Our executive director Theresa Nyava-Machadu is participating in a discussion about tackling menstrual poverty in Africa. Join in using details on the flyer. #MenstruationMatters
#LetsTalkAboutIt
#PeriodFriendlyWorld
#MHDay2025
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Our male legislators were very engaging in debating Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe Trust’s petition, calling for Parliament to enact a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Act. Here is Honourable Tanatsiwa Mukomberi making his insightful presentation in the August House.
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Honourable Francesca Ncube debating Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe Trust's motion to enact a comprehensive Act on Parliament on menstrual health and hygiene management in Zimbabwe. #MenstrualEquityNow
#EndPeriodPoverty
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@SanitaryAidZim Well done. This is definitely long overdue. The impact on the girl child and women is immense. From school attendance, ensuring equal opportunities for learners to productivity and empowerment for adult women.
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Honourable Nyasha Chikwinya debating Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe Trust's petition on enacting a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Act in Zimbabwe. #EndPeriodPoverty
#MenstrualEquityNow
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On 20 March 2025, Parliament’s report on our petition for a comprehensive menstrual health legislation was adopted in the House of Assembly. This is an important step forward in addressing #PeriodPoverty and fostering menstrual equity. #EndPeriodPoverty
#MenstruationMatters
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