12/11/2025
Today, the Wabibi Pads team conducted a focus group discussion with five girls from Municipal Primary School in Moroto — some of the beneficiaries who received reusable pads from us last year. The session aimed to understand how the pads have helped them and to refresh their knowledge about menstrual health.
Sitting under a tree in the school compound, the girls shared openly about their experiences.
“Before, I used to stay home when my period came,” said one girl softly. “Now I come to school every day. The pads are easy to wash and dry, and they make me feel confident.”
Their stories highlight the deep need for menstrual support in Moroto and the broader Karamoja region, where many girls still struggle to manage their periods with dignity.
According to a study in Rupa Sub-County, 61.7% of adolescent girls in Moroto use old rags during menstruation because they cannot afford proper products, and 38.3% of them do not know how to manage their periods safely. Many schools in the district still lack wash-basins, soap, and private changing rooms, making menstrual management extremely difficult.
Across Karamoja, it is estimated that 7 out of 10 school-going girls miss school during their periods, and up to 86% of girls do not complete primary school, with menstrual challenges among the leading causes.
The Deputy Head Teacher, Madam Grace, expressed her appreciation for Wabibi Pads’ continued efforts:
“We’ve seen a big change since last year. The girls are more confident and attend school regularly. But we also have new pupils joining every week — we’d be grateful for more emergency pads.”
Wabibi Pads remains committed to ensuring that no girl in Moroto misses class because of her period.
A special thank you to for the generous support that made last year’s intervention possible. Your contribution has restored dignity, health, and opportunity to girls in Moroto — and your impact continues to grow with every reusable pad distributed.
Together, we are breaking barriers, one period at a time.
