BDI partners with CRS to conduct research in menstrual Hygiene in Montserrado, Bong and Grand Bassa Counties

Monrovia- BASA Development Initiatives in partnership with Catholic Relief Services other organizations on 11 July 2023 began research into menstrual hygiene in Monsterrado, Bong, and Grand Basa Counties.

According to our CEO Katherina Hopkins who leads the BDI team, the search aims at identifying challenges faced by young women especially school those of school-going age. The data from the research will be used to raise funds and provide support in an effort to end period poverty in Liberia.

Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, facilities, education, and information, affecting menstruating individuals. In Liberia, period poverty remains a significant challenge.

Liberia faces various socio-economic challenges, including a lack of infrastructure and limited access to essential services. In such circumstances, menstrual hygiene management becomes a significant concern for many women and girls. Factors contributing to period poverty in Liberia include limited access to sanitary products, cultural taboos and stigma surrounding menstruation, inadequate sanitation facilities, and a lack of education and awareness.

BDI is one of the major organizations seeking to address period poverty in Liberia. The goal is to provide access to affordable and sustainable menstrual hygiene products, promote education and awareness on menstruation, and improve sanitation facilities in schools and communities.