The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) , led by Proscovia Nabbanja as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has launched a Menstrual Hygiene Management Program in schools in the Albertine Graben, donating reusable sanitary pads, sewing machines, and other essential materials to support menstrual health and practical skills development.
This initiative is part of UNOC’s commitment to creating a lasting impact beyond the oil and gas sector by uplifting lives and empowering communities.
Promoting Inclusive Healthcare
According to UNOC, this program aims to promote inclusive healthcare by:
Improving Menstrual Health
The donation of reusable sanitary pads will help girls and women in the community manage their menstruation with dignity, reducing the risk of infections and improving their overall health.
Empowering Girls
By providing practical skills and development opportunities, the program will empower girls to take control of their lives, build confidence, and make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Breaking Stigma
The program will help break the stigma surrounding menstruation, especially in schools for students and pupils from poor families, thereby promoting a culture of openness and understanding.
Creating a Lasting Impact
UNOC’s Menstrual Hygiene Management Program is designed to create a lasting impact in the communities by:
Supporting Education
By providing sanitary pads and practical skills development opportunities, the program will help girls stay in school, reducing absenteeism and improving educational outcomes.
Empowering Communities
The program will empower communities to take ownership of their health and well-being, promoting a culture of self-sufficiency and sustainability.
Demonstrating Corporate Social Responsibility
UNOC’s initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, highlighting the importance of giving back to the communities in the Albertine Graben.
Benefiting Schools
The program will benefit several schools in the Albertine Graben, including:
Buseruka SS
The launch of the program took place at Buseruka SS in Hoima, marking the beginning of a new era in menstrual health management for the school.
Other Beneficiary Schools: Other schools that will benefit from the program include Nyamasoga Primary, Kabaale Public, Kigorobya Seed, Butiaba Primary School, Walukuba Primary, Butiaba Seed, and Biiso War Memorial.
In a nutshell, UNOC’s Menstrual Hygiene Management Program is a significant initiative that promotes inclusive healthcare and empowers communities in the Albertine Graben.
By providing reusable sanitary pads and practical skills development opportunities, the program will create a lasting impact, supporting education, empowering communities, and demonstrating corporate social responsibility.