More than half of girls who start school in Uganda, drop out - largely because they cannot have their periods in safety.

What Elgon Empowerment does:

It's not periods that stop girls going to school, it's the lack of access to sanitary products, the lack of of knowledge of menstrual health and access to support and facilities. We can use the privilege afforded to us by being from the UK to help awe-inspiring local leaders with such challenges.

We facilitate Women's workshops, teaching about women's reproductive health and provide thousands of reusable sanitary products. We're able to do this because of you - crowdfunding our way to more empowered communities! Run solely by volunteers and driven by the priorities of our local partners.

My fundraising:

This September the team are challenging ourselves to run, swim, cycle or waddle 80km in aid of Elgon Empowerment's women's and social empowerment work.

In addition, we are set to climb Mount Snowdon on the 27th September (and you’re welcome to join!) via the famous and challenging Pyg track!

Your support, however small or big make's the world of difference!