Kanga Foundation Tanzania and Tanzania Health Opportunities partnered to deliver menstrual hygiene education and practical support to 173 girls at St. Matthew's School in Kongowe, Mkuranga District.
Event Story
On 20 August 2026, Kanga Foundation Tanzania, in partnership with Tanzania Health Opportunities (THO), conducted a menstrual hygiene education programme at St. Matthew's School, Kilwa Road, Kipala Village, Kongowe, Mkuranga District.
The programme brought together health educators, teachers and 173 girls for an educational session focused on menstrual health and hygiene.
Tanzania Health Opportunities volunteers provided practical education covering the menstrual cycle, menstrual hygiene, managing menstrual cramps, addressing stigma and myths, and practical steps girls can take to manage menstruation safely and confidently.
As part of the programme, Kanga Foundation Tanzania distributed sanitary pads to all 173 girls who participated in the session.
The event was attended by Mr. Lucas Kanga, CEO of Kanga Foundation Tanzania, and Dr. Daud William, CEO of Tanzania Health Opportunities.
Kanga Foundation Tanzania expressed its commitment to expanding menstrual health support to more girls, while Tanzania Health Opportunities committed to providing medical tests and appropriate health solutions for students and teachers where needed.
The collaboration between Kanga Foundation Tanzania and Tanzania Health Opportunities aims to expand menstrual health education and practical support to more schools and communities.