Every month, millions of girls miss school because they lack access to basic menstrual products. Our mission is simple: provide free sanitary pads and restore dignity, confidence, and opportunity.
Together, we can ensure that no girl has to choose between her education and her period.
At ADF, our mission is to combat period poverty by providing menstrual products and education to those in need. We believe that no one should miss out on education or opportunities due to menstruation.
Guided by our core values of dignity, equality, and confidence, we strive to ensure that every individual can manage their menstrual health with dignity, promote equal access to menstrual products and education, and empower individuals to manage their menstrual health confidently and comfortably.
In Uganda, period poverty remains a significant barrier to girls’ education and well-being. Studies show that 64% of girls lack access to affordable sanitary products and adequate menstrual hygiene facilities and thus causing a large number to miss school during their periods.
In fact, millions of school days are lost each year due to menstruation-related challenges and some girls may miss up to 10–11% of the school year.
Limited menstrual education also leaves many girls unprepared for their first period, increasing stigma and embarrassment.
Our strength lies in community, We engage volunteers and stakeholders to drive our mission forward
We join forces with like-minded entities to expand our reach and resources, ensuring sustainable support for those we serve
We leverages innovative solutions and media outreach to amplify our impact and spread awareness on menstrual health
We ensure that every donation counts. Our distribution network efficiently delivers menstrual products to the girls, empowering them to thrive.
Each year, we launch targeted campaigns to address period poverty, rallying support and resources to make a lasting difference
Your support helps us reach more girls who need menstrual products and education.
Together we can:
Every contribution helps keep a girl in school.
When a girl has access to sanitary pads:
One pack of pads can make a month of difference.