Sanitary Pads

At Education First, we are committed to removing barriers that prevent young girls from accessing education and living with dignity.

Our Sanitary Pads Project tackles a key challenge—”limited access to menstrual hygiene products” and this project has already begun to change lives of many girls in economically disadvantaged communities.

Why This Matters
For too many girls, the lack of menstrual products leads to absenteeism, lowered academic performance, and diminished self-esteem. Menstrual health is not just about hygiene; it is
about ensuring every girl can pursue her education with confidence and dignity. By providing sanitary pads, we are:

• Reducing school absenteeism by meeting essential menstrual health needs.
• Empowering girls to achieve their full potential without barriers or stigma.
• Promoting awareness and breaking cultural stigmas to create lasting change.

A Journey of Impact
In 2023, our pilot program at Lomawai and Wai District schools demonstrated the life-changing potential of this initiative. In 2024, with your support, we reached four schools and provided a year’s supply of sanitary pads to 124 girls. The outcome? Fewer missed school days and, increased confidence.

The Vision for 2025 and Beyond
We believe every girl deserves the chance to thrive. This year, we aim to:

• Expand our reach to additional schools, impacting more girls across urban and rural Fiji.
• Introduce sustainable menstrual products to foster environmental responsibility alongside empowerment.
• Create pathways for long-term menstrual health education in schools.

How You Can Help
Your contribution can make this vision a reality. Together, we can ensure that no girl’s education is interrupted by something as natural as menstruation. By supporting this project, you:

• Provide critical resources for girls to attend school year-round.
• Empower them to dream beyond limitations.
• Help build a generation of confident, educated, and empowered young women.

Donate today. Your support changes lives, one school day at a time.