Windhoek: The One Economy Foundation, in collaboration with Lil-Lets, has taken significant steps to support menstrual health initiatives in Namibia. On Friday, the two organizations distributed sanitary products to civil society groups and organized awareness activities at various tertiary institutions.According to Namibia Press Agency, the initiative involved handing over 6,000 sanitary pad packs and establishing five menstrual corners to benefit organizations such as Girl Up Namibia, Havana Charity Work Foundation, Lidar Foundation, and the Zambezi Girl Child Foundation. This support is an extension of Lil-Lets' recent university roadshow in Windhoek, which included 14 activations at institutions like the University of Namibia (UNAM) Medical Campus, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), and others.The roadshow aimed to engage students on the topic of menstrual health, addressing stigma and promoting open discussions among young people. Michaela Boing, a representative from Lil-Lets Expor ts, emphasized the need for broader public awareness about menstrual health. Boing stated, "This initiative is about more than providing products, it is about shifting mindsets."Monica Geingos, the former First Lady and Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, stressed the importance of including menstrual health in national development priorities. She remarked, "Elevating menstrual health onto the national agenda affirms that dignity, access, and open conversation are fundamental rights."
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