Union Targets 1 million Girls with Nationwide Menstrual Health Campaign
The Union Transport Alliance has launched the '1 Million Pads for 1 Million Girls' campaign in Uganda to combat period poverty. By leveraging its transport network, the alliance aims to provide sanitary products to school-going girls to reduce absenteeism and dropout rates.
Why it matters
Addressing menstrual hygiene is a key factor in improving educational outcomes and gender equality in underserved communities.
The Union Transport Alliance has launched a campaign to provide sanitary pads to one million school-going girls across Uganda.
The article provides a straightforward account of a corporate social responsibility initiative.
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