Project Pads Akumal
Project Pads Akumal works with schools in Akumal, Mexico to educate and support girls regarding menstrual hygiene.
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The Challenge
Girls in rural and impoverished communities often go without adequate menstrual supplies. This is equally true for Mayan girls in Mexico. Of the 23 million Latin American young women, 64% are affected by poverty. The impact of Covid-19 in these communities has caused a decrease in health education due to school closures and a sharp increase in teen pregnancies.
Photo credit: Polly Dawson
The Solution
Be Aware and Care delivers our work through a positive development model. We support local teachers to provide menstrual health education and distribute long-lasting, washable pads.
We believe in a locally led and empowered approach to address menstrual health, including improved access to menstrual products and preventative health screening and education.
Photo credit: Polly Dawson
With the support from Kelly we have been able to set up a much needed program in Akumal for young girls
Photo credit: Kelly Maher