Period Poverty Campaign #PediBure #PediBilaKodi is an impactful collaborative
initiative between the Msichana Initiative (MIO) and the Pastoral Women’s Council. This
program is centered around girls and is led by their voices, focusing on advocacy
aimed at securing government endorsement and implementation of a pads-free
program designed to enhance educational outcomes across Tanzania.

Period poverty remains a significant barrier, hindering girls from accessing education
equally and exposing them to various forms of violence and abuse, such as child
marriage and teenage pregnancies.

Through this campaign, the powerful voices of girls from five diverse regions Tabora,
Dodoma, Arusha, the Coastal Region, and Dar es Salaam, are being amplified. Their
stories vividly illustrate the challenges they face, their personal experiences, and their
unwavering determination to confront societal obstacles. This movement embodies
the resilience and strength of young women who are advocating for a brighter, more
equitable future in education.

To read their powerful stories click this link MHM STORIES OF CHANGE