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5 years, 6 months agoWe believe in a world where no girl is limited by her period.
Huru is a New York and Nairobi-based nonprofit working hard to keep girls in school through the provision of high-quality, locally made reusable menstrual pads in conjunction with comprehensive health education containing essential information on sexual and reproductive health, menstrual health management, HIV prevention, gender-based violence, and life skills.
In developing countries around the world, 2 out of every 5 girls are forced to miss up to 5 days of school each month when they’re on their periods. Absenteeism results in poor academic performance, grade repetition, and a disproportionately higher dropout rate for girls compared to their male classmates. Girls who are educated are more likely to escape poverty as adults, delay sexual debut, marry later, have fewer and healthier children and have more overall agency in their lives.
Huru International works with communities in Africa to distribute Huru Kits and vital health information to both girls and boys-- because we believe that no girl should be limited by her period.
education, health, gender equality, youth empowerment, and HIV prevention
We are a non-profit organization committed to fighting period poverty and empowering girls in East Africa. Access to menstrual products and education is critical for girls to stay in school and build better futures. We produce and distribute sustainable products, provide menstrual education and work with schools/communities to reach those in need.
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United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs International development, International Affairs | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs International development, International Affairs | Other 22 Nov 2019 | | |
Amazon IT services, Consumer Electronics, Software Development | Amazon IT services, Consumer Electronics, Software Development | Other 13 Sep 2019 | | |
Lever Food, Consumer Goods, Software Development | Lever Food, Consumer Goods, Software Development | Other 29 Oct 2015 | | |
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical, Hospitals and Health Care | Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical, Hospitals and Health Care | Other 20 Sep 2018 | | |
Bayer Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Chemical Manufacturing | Bayer Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Chemical Manufacturing | Other 4 Jun 2019 | | |
The World Bank International development, International Trade and Development | The World Bank International development, International Trade and Development | Other 13 Dec 2023 | |