THE GOOD CYCLE

Battling Sexual Grooming, Facilitating education, and Eradicating Period poverty/taboos through the entry point of “The Good Cycle”

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“The Good Cycle Initiative” aims to tackle a threefold challenge, commencing with the critical issue of period poverty, absenteeism in schools, and cross-generational sexual relations due to lack of access and information.

Our strategy includes establishing Pad Stations across various settings, including schools, camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), and Prisons.

While we seek to ensure consistent access to essential menstrual products for those in these critical locations, These Pad Stations are, in truth, hubs of awareness, advocacy, and activism designed to foster a deeper understanding and proactive engagement with menstrual health.

Through a comprehensive national volunteer engagement strategy, these stations will serve as the groundwork for ongoing educational workshops, training, incubators, and sensitization programs.

We firmly believe that this project is pivotal in confronting and dismantling the underlying factors contributing to period poverty, educational disruptions due to absenteeism, and the risks associated with sexual grooming, effectively challenging the societal norms that perpetuate these issues.

Objective 1

Establish pad stations as reliable hubs for menstrual health education and advocacy.

Objective 2

Reduce school absenteeism by improving access to menstrual hygiene products.

Objective 3

Empower girls and women with knowledge and skills to manage menstrual health.

Objective 4

Foster sustainability through community-led entrepreneurial initiatives.

Proposed Impact

Building Knowledge and Safe Havens

We are committed to empowering girls and women by providing access to reproductive health education. Through workshops, peer discussions, and sensitization efforts, participants will gain confidence and understanding of menstrual health, consent, and personal safety.

Empowering through Giving

Our mission goes beyond providing menstrual products. By raising awareness and mobilizing community support, we are addressing the root causes of period poverty and creating lasting change.

Empowering Women as Agents of Change

Women are at the heart of The Good Cycle Initiative. By engaging women as leaders and participants, we empower them to drive positive change in their communities, tackling challenges like period poverty and educational barriers.

Entrepreneurship and Financial Empowerment

The integration of entrepreneurial activities will ensure that pad stations are financially sustainable while empowering participants with valuable skills. The sale of menstrual bracelets and other DIY items will fund the stations and build participants’ financial independence.

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Alignment with SDGs

Our initiative directly aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Wellbeing (Goal 3): Improved menstrual health will lead to better health outcomes.
Quality Education (Goal 4): By addressing menstrual health, we reduce absenteeism and improve education for girls.
Gender Equality (Goal 5): Empowering girls and women through education and economic opportunities.
Clean Water and Sanitation (Goal 6): Providing menstrual hygiene products promotes health and sanitation.
Partnership for the Goals (Goal 17): Collaboration with stakeholders will ensure comprehensive solutions to period poverty.

Join Us and Make Impact

Activate the Good Cycle in Partnership with The Smile Outreach

Join us in bringing The Good Cycle Initiative to new communities. By partnering with us, you can help expand access to menstrual health resources and education in your region. Together, we’ll ensure that no girl or woman is left without the essentials.

Fund Delegates

Support the local champions driving The Good Cycle forward in various regions. Your funding helps ensure that these key individuals have the resources they need to continue the program, adapt to local needs, and broaden its reach.

Program Adaptation; Integrate a 30-Minute Sensitization Session

Help normalize discussions around menstrual health and other taboo subjects by integrating a 30-minute sensitization session into your organization’s activities. These sessions are designed to foster open dialogue and provide crucial education on sensitive topics like menstrual health, sexual health, and personal safety. Organizations that adopt these sessions will not only empower their stakeholders but also demonstrate their commitment to holistic health and rights education.

Establish or Support Pad Stations

Invest in the creation of new pad stations or contribute to the sustainability of existing ones. Your support strengthens these hubs of education and hygiene, ensuring more girls and women benefit from their resources. Whether you can donate products, contribute your expertise, or provide financial assistance, your involvement will make a difference.

Provide Technical Support for Design

Join us in expanding our educational toolkit by contributing to the design of new materials, such as flashcards and guides, for our focus areas.

Your technical expertise will help us create inclusive, effective tools to engage youth

Adopt the Good Cycle

Implement The Good Cycle within your organization. By establishing a pad station and using our comprehensive one-year facilitation guide, you’ll be able to offer menstrual health resources, education, and ongoing support in your own community.

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

Become a voice for change by participating in our advocacy initiatives. Whether you’re passionate about promoting gender balance, advocating for menstrual justice, or combatting harmful sexual relationships, there are numerous ways you can contribute and make a difference. Explore the opportunities below to find the perfect fit for you.