HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SRHR

Promoting Healthy, Informed and Dignified Lives

We promote the health, wellbeing, dignity and personal safety of women and girls through age-appropriate information, awareness, mentorship and links to appropriate services. Health and wellbeing are important to learning, confidence, participation and sustainable development.

Menstrual health and hygiene

We support menstrual health education and dignity, and help reduce stigma that can affect girls' participation at school and in community activities.

  • Menstrual health and personal hygiene education
  • Information about menstrual products and their safe use
  • Awareness of barriers to participation and ways to seek support

Sexual and reproductive health and rights

We promote access to age-appropriate, reliable information so women and girls can understand their wellbeing and where to find appropriate services.

  • Puberty and age-appropriate reproductive health education
  • Awareness of reproductive health services and rights
  • Consent, personal boundaries and respectful relationships
  • Information on preventing early and unintended pregnancy
  • Awareness of sexually transmitted infections and available prevention and treatment services
  • Guidance on accessing qualified health professionals and appropriate health facilities

Mental and emotional wellbeing

Supportive relationships and practical coping skills can help women and girls build confidence and navigate everyday challenges.

  • Emotional wellbeing awareness
  • Confidence and self-esteem development
  • Stress management and healthy coping skills
  • Peer support and positive relationships
  • Awareness of where to seek help for emotional distress

We seek referrals to appropriate professional support where needed.

Personal safety and protection

We promote safe, respectful and supportive environments and help women and girls become aware of options for seeking assistance.

  • Awareness of gender-based violence and abuse
  • Personal safety and safeguarding education
  • Awareness of reporting and support services
  • Guidance on accessing appropriate protection services

General health and our approach

Health activities may include personal hygiene, healthy living, nutrition and community health awareness, alongside information about available local services.

Activities are delivered respectfully, with appropriate confidentiality, and in an age-appropriate, non-judgmental way. Our Christian foundation encourages compassion, dignity, care and respect for every person; women and girls should be able to access reliable information and appropriate support without stigma or discrimination.

  • Community health education and links with qualified health workers
  • Awareness of available local health services
  • Referrals to appropriate professional support where needed

Medical advice, clinical services and specialist support are provided by qualified health professionals and appropriate service providers.

Our intended impact

Women and girls have improved access to reliable health information, increased awareness of available services, stronger confidence in seeking support and greater ability to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.