Menstrual Health & Hygiene (MHH)

The Inua Dada Foundation, established in 2014 by Kenyan media personality and gender equality advocate Janet Mbugua, is committed to advancing menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) among girls and women throughout Kenya. Recognizing that over one million Kenyan girls miss school monthly due to a lack of access to sanitary products, the foundation addresses this issue through a comprehensive approach.

A key component of its initiatives is the "My First Time" program, which employs storytelling to dispel menstrual myths, raise awareness on reproductive health and rights, and distribute sanitary pads in collaboration with partners such as The Pad Project. This initiative not only provides essential products but also encourages open discussions to combat stigma.

Additionally, the "Tandika Lesso" platform facilitates community dialogues on traditional African fabrics, creating safe spaces for discussions on MHH, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health rights. These sessions empower participants by amplifying their voices and experiences.

Inua Dada's advocacy further includes working in underserved urban and rural communities across the country, offering psychosocial support, legal aid, and economic empowerment programs. Through local partnerships, the foundation has expanded its reach, ensuring that more girls have the resources and support they need to manage their menstruation with dignity.