Posts Tagged:Ulemu Project

Breaking the Silence – ACT’s Fight Against Period Poverty

by ACT

“When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.” – Michelle Obama In communities where basic amenities are scarce, education can become an uphill battle, particularly for young girls facing a natural yet stigmatised occurrence: menstruation. In regions like Malawi and Nigeria, where African Child Trust (ACT) operates, period poverty remains a significant…



Have you heard?

by ACT

It’s World Toilet Day Friday 19th November is World Toilet Day! Oh yeah? Ever heard of International Talk Like a Pirate Day? It actually takes place each year on 19th September. You would be forgiven for thinking this is all a joke (that is, World Toilet Day) or perhaps another one of those wacky ideas…