Breaking menstrual taboos, empowering women, and building systems for sustainable dignity and health.
Pro Pride’s MHH Program has created transformative impact in Adama by empowering girls and women through menstrual health education, access to reusable sanitary products, and improved WASH infrastructure. Spanning 54 schools and reaching over 150,000 individuals, the initiative tackled stigma, improved attendance, and fostered gender equity across schools, factories, and communities. Through three core pillars—awareness and advocacy, product accessibility, and infrastructure development—the program changed lives, boosted confidence, and strengthened community ownership for lasting change.



Pillar 1: Sensitization & Advocacy
Pillar 2: Institutional & Capacity Building
Pillar 3: Access & Infrastructure
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Community outreach participants | 22,721 |
| Radio audience reached | 1.2M listeners (330K local) |
| Students reached via school media | 82,826 |
| University mentees coached | 1,096 |
| Factory workers trained | 1,106 |
| Individuals receiving health education | 153,144 |
| Total reusable pads distributed | >30,000 |
| VSLA savings mobilized | Birr 468,595 |
| Loans disbursed via VSLA | Birr 297,100 |
| WASH facilities upgraded | 36 blocks, 116 toilets, 18 fountains, 65 hand‑wash stations, MHH rooms in 35 schools |
Email: info@propride.org
Phone: +251 11 663 0144 | +251 91 120 0602
Address: Sister NGOs Building, Yeka Sub‑city, Woreda 9 (near Athletics Federation), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Branches:
– Dire Dawa: Kezira, Kebele 03 – Tel: +251 25 112 5143
– Addis Ababa: Lideta Sub‑City,