My name is Joseph. I am so thankful to WAIT-Uganda for all their efforts of educating me about living an abstinent lifestyle. I lacked guidance from my parents before they died. I now appeal to all parents out there who find it hard to talk to their kids regarding sex and other related health issues: Heres an approach which you can be comfortable with in order for you to discuss this matter with your kids. They give you useful tips on what are important WAIT is the only safe solution'.

With abstinence, no barriers or pills are necessary because the person is not being sexually intimate with others. You dont have to be a virgin to practice abstinence Even someone who has been having sex can still choose abstinence to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in the future. I am now free; the past is gone and a new life has come. Thank you WAITUganda. Agnes, Head Prefect, Equator Secondary School.

Ten years ago before WAIT came to Uganda, abstinence was almost something you couldnt mention; now the culture is embracing it! I never get tired of encouraging the young people. WAIT can provide a basic protection against certain infections, like HIV/AIDS or gonorrhoea, herpes and teenage pregnancy. Ronnie, Taso Counsellor and WAIT Alumni

My name is Jane, I was born here in Matale sub-county-Rakai District. I was raised by my mum who is a single mother because my father passed on when I was four months old. This left my family in a difficult situation, which turned even worse when I started menstruating as sanitary pads are costly. Like me in this region, the fear of not having enough money for the next pack of pads was very stressful, which at times forced me to stay at home.

I greatly thank the Girl Child project for their continued support through seminars and training us how to make re-usable pads, and I no longer miss classes.

My name is Ruth from Senior 2 Class. I first had my period when I was looking after cattle back in the village. I didnt know what was happening until after attending one of the workshops managing menstruation and living pure life, organized by the Girl Child Project and WAIT Uganda.

I now live a healthy, happy life, the underwear and re-usable pads are of great help. Thank You!

Many girls and women in poverty are forced to take a wrong decision! They are so desperate that the only way for them to get money for buying pads is by selling their body which comes with severe consequences, for example unprepared teenage pregnancy and HIV positive status. The behaviour and lives of our students have changed. We are well-disciplined, healthy and are achieving good academic performances as taught us by the Girl Child volunteers. Thank you for your good work and services towards our African girls and children. Hadijah, female health student at Ndejje University