Menstrual hygiene is a fundamental aspect of women’s and girls’ health, dignity, and well-being. Good menstrual hygiene management involves access to clean and appropriate menstrual products, adequate sanitation facilities, clean water, and accurate information that enables girls and women to manage their menstruation safely and with confidence. Despite menstruation being a natural biological process, many girls and women living in vulnerable communities continue to face significant challenges in accessing these essential resources.

In Tiko Ndongo Camp, many girls and young women are among the most vulnerable members of the community. Having experienced displacement and economic hardship, many families struggle to meet their basic needs, making menstrual hygiene products such as sanitary pads unaffordable. As a result, some girls are forced to use unhygienic alternatives, including old pieces of cloth or other improvised materials, which may increase the risk of infections, discomfort, and poor menstrual hygiene.