An evidence-based approach.
In Africa, particularly in Senegal, women and girls face enormous difficulties during their periods. According to statistics published by the Ministry of National Education in 2013.
- More than half of primary schools lacked sanitation facilities. 52% of schools were not equipped with toilets and 59% had no access to water.
- 40% of girls aged 9 to 17 have missed school at least once a week due to a lack of sanitary facilities.
- This absenteeism has a negative impact on academic performance. In some cases, girls (11.2%) drop out of school because of the challenges they face during their periods.
- Women lose 40–45% of their income during those five days.
Our approach
Kitambaa aims to provide low-income families with washable sanitary pads at very competitive prices, which would replace disposable pads and help address the issue of keeping girls in school and empowering women.
Vision
Mission
Objective
NOS VALEURS : ADIPE
Autonomiser
Donner aux femmes et aux filles les moyens de prendre en main leur santé et leur avenir;
Dignifier
Promouvoir le respect et briser les tabous liés aux menstruations;
Innover
Développer des solutions locales fiables, confortables, adaptées et durables;
Partager
travailler avec les communautés, les institutions et les acteurs privés/publics;
Engager
Placer l’humain et l’impact communautaire au coeur de toutes nos actions avec une attention particulière portée aux femmes et aux filles et garantir la continuité des actions.