Dignity for Daughters

Dignity for Daughters is an organization created to provide Sexual and Reproductive Health education and reusable menstrual health kits to students attending secondary schools of the Iringa Lutheran Diocese of Tanzania. We believe that every girl has the right to menstrual health and education, which is essential for their physical and emotional well-being. Our team is committed to creating awareness about menstrual health and providing access to affordable and sustainable menstrual hygiene products. Together, we can break the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation and empower girls to reach their full potential.

Dignity for Daughters had its beginnings when a need to promote sexual reproductive health education and menstrual equity for girls in the Iringa area was recognized.  A task force was formed by a few passionate volunteers in the US and the Iringa area. The DFD program was created to provide sexual reproductive health education for girls and boys and distribute reusable menstrual kits to the girls attending.  The kits are modeled after the Days for Girls template but are all sewn locally. Out first pilot program was presented in July 2022 to the Image Secondary school in Iringa. It was a great success.

We have educated over 4,000 boys and girls and distributed more than 2,300 reusable menstrual kits.  The 2025 goal of Dignity for Daughters is to teach at 25 sites, reaching a total of 2,025 students.  All girls will receive reusable menstruation kits.