One final objective came into focus as the summer drew to a close. This week, the GDPO launched a promising new partnership with the Her Worth Foundation, kicking off a pilot program designed to tackle one of the most persistent barriers to girls’ education in northern Uganda: menstrual stigma.

At Tochi Primary, we packed the older girls into one classroom for Her Worth to provide the information

Together, we’re bringing hands-on training and open conversation into the schools in our network. The program doesn’t just teach girls how to make reusable pads—it gives them the knowledge, confidence, and community support to reclaim their education and dignity. By providing practical skills and opening a space to talk about menstruation without shame, the Her Worth Foundation is helping girls stay in school and take ownership of their bodies and futures.

Going over the anatomical process of menstruation

For many of the students, this is the first time anyone has talked to them openly about menstruation. For us, it’s the beginning of a broader effort to create school environments that support girls not just academically, but holistically.

Myself – getting in on the fun, helping the girls cut out the fabric to make the reusable pads

This initiative is a small step with the potential for deep, generational impact and we’re proud to help set it in motion.

The P-7 (eldest grade) girls with their completed pads, with myself and a member of Her Worth

For an in-depth profile of the Her Worth foundation check out this post from my GDPO partner Joe : [https://www.advocacynet.org/our-potential-is-not-a-negotiation]