Arise Media 
A former senatorial aspirant has called upon the community to join her in the fight against menstrual poverty and stigma.
Dr. Frida Karani who unsuccessfully ran for the Embu senatorial seat last year stands as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that one person’s passion and dedication can ignite a movement that transforms the lives of many.
The Miss President finalist said even in the face of societal challenges, individuals have the power to bring about transformative change.
Karani who has been working with partners including Rev. Lily Muchangi said unlike other similar programs targeting only the girls, she has a package for boys.
“For me, equity sense is the holistic protection, motivation and preservation of the capabilities and capacities of both genders to optimally exploit their potential and shield their vulnerabilities to accelerate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 3, 5 and 10,” she said.
Karani noted that in menstrual equity, they give the girls menstrual health education and sanitary pads while sensitizing boys on their passive and active roles in ending menstrual stigma and period shame.
“We continue to form partnerships for the job until the job is done and done well,” she said.
Dr. Karani and her team visit schools offering menstrual health education and sanitary pad donations.
79
