Our Story
In 2019, a 14-year old girl, Jackline Chepng'eno from Kabiangek (Bomet County) committed suicide after being shamed by her teacher for soiling her skirt following her first period.
Many girls begin their periods without knowing what to expect or understanding what is happening. The silence, shame and taboo that surrounds menstruation continues to propagate period poverty as girls try to manage their periods.
Approximately 65% of women and girls in Kenya cannot afford sanitary pads. 1 in 10 adolescent girls in Kenya miss up to a week of school during menstruation and some eventually drop out because of menstruation-related reasons. Moreover, only 50% of Kenyan girls can openly discuss menstruation at home.
We are committed to eradicating period stigma and period poverty among girls through providing education, dispelling myths and providing access to menstrual management products to enable a girl to blossom.
We believe in the potential of every girl. We envision a world where every girl can embrace her identity, define her future, and contribute positively to her community.
Our Mission
To address period stigma among adolescent girls through mentorship and provision of menstrual health management products and education, through the support of volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders.
Our Vision
To eradicate period stigma in Africa.
Our Team.
Nawiri Sisters Foundation was founded by Catherine Mumo in 2019 to eradicate period poverty and stigma. The team has since grown to include over 12 permanent volunteers who run the operations and countless temporary volunteers who are the secret weapon behind Nawiri's success!
