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From the Frontlines: Huru’s Push For Spring Break Support
A story. from the field. Huru’s mission to help 1,000 girls before Spring Break.
Huru International and USAID Partner to Improve Menstrual Health and Hygiene Practices for Women in Low-Income Occupations in Kenya
Discover how the new partnership between Huru International and USAID is set to improve menstrual health and workplace equality for 22,500 women in Kenya's garment and horticulture sectors, fostering gender equality and economic growth.
CNN “As Equals” Spotlights Huru International and Period Poverty in Kenya
CNN “As Equals” recently featured Huru International and the work we are doing to fight period poverty in Kenya. The story is part of their COP28 coverage and focuses on the intersection of climate change and period poverty.
15 Years Strong! Celebrating Huru's Commitment to Ending Period Poverty
Celebrating 15 years of Huru! This special blog post reflect on how our work started, the major milestones that help shape us today, and where we’re going in the future. We won’t stop until there’s a world where no girl is limited by her period.
Unlocking Potential: Every Girl's Right to Education and Growth
Unlocking the potential of girls in marginalized communities, Huru International supports every girl's right to uninterrupted education. Learn how our Huru Kits are addressing menstruation challenges, empowering young women, and promoting growth.
Schools and Teachers: The Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Period Poverty
Back-to-school season should be filled with excitement, but for many girls in East Africa, it's overshadowed by the challenges of period poverty. Read our latest blog post to discover the deep-rooted impacts of period poverty and how schools, in partnership with Huru International, are becoming beacons of hope. Learn how you can be a part of the change with Huru's back-to-school campaign.
Huru Kits: An Effective and Innovative Approach to Tackling Period Poverty In Kenya
Find out how Huru's unique menstrual health kits are making a real difference by addressing period poverty and keeping Kenyan girls in school.
Addressing Period Poverty: Empowering Young Girls in Kenya
Period poverty is a harsh reality for many young girls in Kenya, limiting their education and future prospects. Learn how Huru Kenya is addressing this issue by providing menstrual hygiene solutions and education on menstrual health. Join us in empowering young girls and reducing gender inequality.
A Giving Story: Barb A. and the Huru Girls of Kenya
During this year’s season of giving, Barbara Albert, shares why she has been a long-time supporter of Huru. We have been fortunate to benefit from Barb’s Mending A Life program to support many of the trainees of our Skills Development Program.
Taboos and Stigmas That Compound The Impact of Period Poverty
Girls and young women in Africa face many challenges when it comes to menstruation, but entrenched cultural taboos and stigmas only compound the impact of period poverty.