Menstrual Health Education Workshops in Burkina Faso

We’re actively raising awareness that public schools in Burkina Faso need more education on women’s health. We are including men in the conversation to end social stigma that women are unclean when menstruating.

In 4 years, we have provided 11 women’s health workshops to more than 900 girls, 90% of whom had never had talks about menstrual health. At these events, we provided over 700 feminine hygiene products.

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We believe fighting for Burkina Faso’s girls is of the utmost importance; with their education and livelihoods hanging in the balance, the time to act is now. Your donation can make a difference in the lives of underprivileged schoolgirls in Burkina Faso. Donate on a one-time or monthly basis to support schoolgirls’ access to equitable academic opportunities.

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Every girl educated strengthens her entire community.

  • Provides a uniform for one schoolgirl $20.00
  • Supplies uniforms and school materials for a full school year $60.00
  • Provides shoes for five schoolgirls $100.00
  • Provides feminine products for 200 girls for 3 months $200.00
  • Covers school enrollment fees, supplies, and staple food for two schoolgirls for a year $300.00
  • Funds a menstrual health workshop for 150 girls, including a full lunch $400.00

A Thought That Drives Change​

“The education of the Girl is marked by the will to kill any attempt of resistance. She must be more obedient, less rebellious. What is of quality and a sign of virility in one, is a defect in the other. The little girl is, moreover, very early responsible for the numerous domestic tasks, which will prevent her from having time to play or to study. She will be less prepared than her brothers to face the outside world”

– Monique Ilboudo

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Community Voices: How GNWL is Making a Difference

Teacher Testimonial

“Let me say that this is the opportunity of a year. It was very wonderful! The trainers did very well, and the topic was very interesting! Girl Now Woman Later, this is wonderful, and I really enjoyed the training. As a man, I enjoyed it because I can share this knowledge with my sisters and with my daughters, and every other girl in the community, and I utterly thank this association and all the partners for this brilliant idea, and the activities you are organising. So, I’m very happy to see my students enjoying this training for their well-being. As somebody said, “sharing is caring,” so if you are sharing your knowledge with us, with our sisters, our girls, our mothers, this shows that you’re caring about us. Thank you so much, God bless you!”

Mr. O

A Teacher’s Perspective:
 Why GNWL Makes a Difference

Parent Testimonial

“As a parent of students, I must commend the initiative of this organisation. In our times, we didn’t have the opportunity to be informed about managing menstruation. It took us by surprise, especially with 4th and 5th grade students. It’s truly commendable because I work in this field and have conducted training with older students, girls enrolled in solar energy courses. I extend my gratitude to the organisation and hope this initiative reaches more schools. Education at home is important, but it’s not enough. If children have the opportunity to benefit from such presentations, I believe their future will be well secured. Thank you!”

Mme. B

A Parent’s Testimonial:
Empowering Girls, Changing Futures

Jessica Testimonial

“Volunteering with GNWL was an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only did I learn about how nonprofits run, but I got to do so alongside a truly passionate and caring team. Volunteering at GNWL is a wonderful opportunity to have a real impact on girls’ health and education outcomes.”

Jessica D.

How Service Shapes Lives:
 The GNWL Volunteer Experience

Catherine Testimonial

“Volunteering for GNWL was a privilege and a pleasure. I was overjoyed to be able to use my graphic design skills to provide artwork and my digital marketing skills to support the team for social media content. Working with a dedicated team was brilliant, such fantastic women! Learning about the conditions and precarious situations of young women with period poverty opened my eyes up to a different world. Support GNWL if you can.”

Catherine R

How Service Shapes Lives:
 The GNWL Volunteer Experience

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