Every Girl Deserves to Learn with Dignity: How CIVISCE’s Pad Power Project is Keeping Girls in School in Kigoma

Kigoma, Tanzania | August 2, 2026

Every girl deserves the opportunity to attend school with confidence, dignity and hope. Yet for many girls, lack of access to menstrual health products and information can become a barrier to learning.

Through its Pad Power Project, CLEAR VISION FOR CHANGE (CIVISCE) is working to ensure that no girl misses school because of her period.

This August, CIVISCE will reach approximately 1,450 girls in Masanga Secondary School, Gungu Secondary School and another secondary school in Kigoma-Ujiji Municipality by providing reusable sanitary pads alongside menstrual health education.

The initiative goes beyond distributing sanitary pads. Girls will also learn about menstrual health, understanding their menstrual cycle and preparing confidently for their periods, helping them stay in school and focus on achieving their educational goals.

The Pad Power Project builds on CIVISCE’s continued commitment to girls’ education. In previous years, the organization supported girls at Kitongoni Secondary School (2024), Kitongoni Primary School (2024) and Muungano Secondary School (2025).

As a local organization working to advance reproductive health rights, gender equality and community-driven education support, CIVISCE believes that investing in girls today strengthens families and communities tomorrow.

Over the coming week, we look forward to sharing stories and highlights from the schools as we continue working towards a future where every girl can learn without barriers.

Together, we can ensure that every girl learns with dignity, confidence and opportunity.

Follow the Pad Power Journey

In this first week of August 2026, we will be visiting schools across Kigoma to meet girls, share menstrual health education and distribute reusable sanitary pads. Follow our website and social media channels as we share stories, photos and the impact of this year’s Pad Power Project.