Why We Care
Addressing menstruation means addressing gender inequality. Too many girls miss school. lose confidence, and face stigma simply because they lack access to menstrual products and education. The impact extends beyond education, affecting mental health, self – esteem, social participation, and future economic freedom.
At TDI, we believe a natural biological function should never stand in the way of a girl’s dignity, opportunities, or dreams. Through menstrual care and education, we help transform fear into confidence and empower girls to thrive in school, in their communities, and in life.
Who We Are
Tabitha’s Daughters International (TDI) is a community -driven organization committed to keeping girls in school by providing menstrual products, education, and support. We believe that no girl should miss out on education, dignity, or opportunity because of a natural biological function.
Through advocacy, education, community partnerships and outreach initiatives, TDI works to break stigma, restore confidence, and empower girls and women to thrive in their schools, communities and future careers. Our mission is rooted in compassion, equality and the belief that empowering one girl can transform an entire community.
Things that Hold Girls from Attending School
- Period poverty (Inaccessibility to safe and hygienic menstrual products) is a worldwide concern.
- In Africa, 10% of girls miss 20% of school days a month. (UNESCO report).
- Frequent school absenteeism has a domino effect. It may lead to poor performance, school dropout, early marriages, early pregnancies, high risks for sexually transmitted diseases gender-based violence and inequity in female representation in all leadership platforms in a community.
- As the saying goes “when you educate a girl, you educate a nation”.
- A natural biological function should never be a hindrance to girls achieving their dreams.
- Menstrual education changes everything.
- It changes anxiety to confidence and powerlessness to empowerment.
