In the heart of Western Equatoria State, adolescent girls at the Women and Girls Friendly Space in Lui Payam, Mundri, have found renewed confidence and comfort through a life-changing initiative led by EVE Organization for Women Development with support from UNICEF.
Every month, EVE Organization has been distributing dignity kits to adolescent girl’s essential items that support their menstrual health, hygiene, and overall well-being. These kits often include sanitary pads, soap, underwear, and other personal hygiene materials that are vital to maintaining dignity and health, especially in communities where access to such items remains limited.
The initiative aims not only to provide hygiene supplies but also to create safe spaces where girls can learn, share experiences, and receive vital information on menstrual health management, gender equality, and self-care.
“Before this program, I used to stay home whenever I was on my period,” says 18-year-old Grace Kamudu from Lui. “I felt ashamed and isolated Now, I come here every month, and I have what I need. I feel confident again.”
For Grace and many others, these monthly distributions have helped them reclaim their confidence, dignity, and the right to live without shame or fear. Beyond the materials, the initiative offers education sessions on menstrual hygiene, self-care, and gender equality, helping girls understand their bodies and their worth.
Inside the friendly space, facilitators from EVE Organization create open conversations something many girls say they had never experienced before. They talk about menstruation, personal hygiene, safety, and even leadership. Slowly, the silence and stigma around menstrual health are being replaced by dialogue and confidence.
“When I first came here, I didn’t know how to talk about periods,” says Fubi Jackson, 18. “But now, I’ve learned that it’s normal and nothing to be ashamed of. I also teach my younger sisters what I’ve learned.”
EVE Organization’s field team continues to work closely with local leaders, community, and UNICEF to ensure that the initiative remains sustainable and reaches even more girls in remote areas of Mundri and beyond.
“Our goal is to ensure that no girl feels left behind because of her natural cycle,” said Fubi Andrew a social worker at EVE field officer. “Through this partnership with UNICEF, we are giving girls not just materials, but hope, knowledge, and confidence.”
The monthly distribution of dignity kits at the Women and Girls Friendly Space in Lui Payam stands as a testament to EVE Organization’s commitment to promoting the rights and well-being of women and girls across South Sudan.
