The Union of Transport Alliance has donated sanitary pads to female pupils at Paul Primary School in Ntinda as part of efforts to promote menstrual hygiene and reduce school absenteeism among girls.
The donation is aimed at ensuring that girls continue attending classes and learning without interruptions during their menstrual periods, a challenge that continues to affect many school-going children across Uganda.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Paul Primary School Headmistress Betty Mulaaza applauded the Union of Transport Alliance and boda boda leadership for the support, saying the donation would have a lasting impact on the learners.
“We are grateful to the Union of Transport Alliance and the boda boda leadership for this timely donation. Access to sanitary pads restores the confidence of our girls, improves school attendance, and enables them to concentrate on their studies without worrying about missing classes,” Mulaaza said.
She noted that menstrual hygiene remains a critical factor in keeping girls in school and called on more organisations to support initiatives aimed at empowering the girl child.
Frank Mawejje, the leader of the boda boda association in Uganda, said the initiative demonstrates the Union of Transport Alliance’s commitment to supporting education and improving the welfare of vulnerable children.
“We want every girl to stay in school and achieve her dreams. No child should miss education because she cannot afford sanitary pads. As the Union of Transport Alliance, we will continue supporting vulnerable girls through similar initiatives to ensure menstruation never becomes a barrier to education,” Mawejje said.
The donation is part of the Union of Transport Alliance’s ongoing community outreach programmes focused on improving children’s welfare, promoting menstrual hygiene, and supporting education across Uganda.
