A Mother’s Journey: Restoring Dignity Through Making Reusable Sanitary Pads
A Mother’s Journey: Restoring Dignity Through Skills
For years, Maria watched her daughter struggle every month. Whenever her menstrual period began, school attendance became uncertain. Like many mothers in her community, Maria could not always afford disposable sanitary pads, and the lack of proper menstrual materials often meant her daughter stayed home from school, missing valuable lessons.
This challenge affected not only Maria’s daughter but many girls in the school. As a mother, Maria felt helpless, knowing that menstruation, something natural was quietly robbing her child and others of their right to education and dignity.
That changed when Center For Tomorrow introduced Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) training at her daughter’s school.
During the training, mothers and girls were taught how to make reusable sanitary pads using locally available materials. For Maria, this was more than a lesson—it was a turning point. She learned practical skills that empowered her to support her daughter confidently and consistently.
“I no longer worry about my daughter missing school because of her periods,” Maria shares. “Now I can make reusable pads at home, and she goes to school with confidence.”
The impact went beyond menstrual health. She also began to use the skill as a source of income. By either training others at a small fee or making reusable pads for other parents to purchase at an offardable price.
Today, Maria’s daughter attends school regularly, participates freely in class, and no longer fears embarrassment or absenteeism during her menstrual cycle. Maria herself has gained confidence, knowing she has the skills to protect her child’s dignity and support her education.
Through its Menstrual Hygiene Management program, Center For Tomorrow is not only keeping girls in school but also empowering mothers with life-changing knowledge and skills. By restoring dignity at home and in schools, the program is creating lasting change, one family at a time.
***Name changed to protect privacy.
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For years, Maria watched her daughter struggle every month. Whenever her menstrual period began, school attendance became uncertain. Like many mothers in her community, Maria could not always afford disposable sanitary pads, and the lack of proper menstrual materials often meant her daughter stayed home from school, missing valuable lessons.
This challenge affected not only Maria’s daughter but many girls in the school. As a mother, Maria felt helpless, knowing that menstruation, something natural was quietly robbing her child and others of their right to education and dignity.
That changed when Center For Tomorrow introduced Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) training at her daughter’s school.
During the training, mothers and girls were taught how to make reusable sanitary pads using locally available materials. For Maria, this was more than a lesson—it was a turning point. She learned practical skills that empowered her to support her daughter confidently and consistently.
“I no longer worry about my daughter missing school because of her periods,” Maria shares. “Now I can make reusable pads at home, and she goes to school with confidence.”
The impact went beyond menstrual health. She also began to use the skill as a source of income. By either training others at a small fee or making reusable pads for other parents to purchase at an offardable price.
Today, Maria’s daughter attends school regularly, participates freely in class, and no longer fears embarrassment or absenteeism during her menstrual cycle. Maria herself has gained confidence, knowing she has the skills to protect her child’s dignity and support her education.
Through its Menstrual Hygiene Management program, Center For Tomorrow is not only keeping girls in school but also empowering mothers with life-changing knowledge and skills. By restoring dignity at home and in schools, the program is creating lasting change, one family at a time.
***Name changed to protect privacy.