On International Menstrual Hygiene Day, CEDAR‑COM carried out a powerful follow‑up outreach in Buea with visually impaired women and their daughters—building on last year’s initiative that reached 35 women.
This year, the impact grew: 50 participants joined us, including 45 women and girls and 5 men, showing that the conversation is expanding and becoming more inclusive.
Program Highlights
🕚 The event ran from 11 AM to 1 PM, featuring:
- 🙏 Opening prayer and word of welcome
- 🔄 Recap of last year’s discussions
- 📚 Educational talk on menstruation and proper hygiene etiquette
- 💬 Sharing of experiences and challenges
- ❓ Interactive Q&A session
- 🎁 Distribution of sanitary pads
Key Insights
One of the most striking revelations was that many participants had never been taught what menstruation is, nor how to care for themselves before, during, and after. This highlighted critical gaps:
- Limited knowledge and information
- Lack of parental guidance and menstrual education for children
- Absence of menstrual hygiene education guides
- The urgent need to bring men into the conversation
Community Appeal
The program ended with pad distribution and heartfelt appeals from participants for continued support—calling for food items, detergents, and training programs to strengthen dignity and resilience within the visually impaired community.
🎙️ The event was covered by CBS Radio Buea, amplifying voices too often unheard and spreading awareness across the wider community.
💜 Call to Action
CEDAR‑COM invites all partners, donors, and people of goodwill to join us in expanding this initiative. Your support can help us:
- Provide essential items for visually impaired families
- Develop inclusive training programs
- Create sustainable awareness campaigns
- Build a #PeriodFriendlyWorld where no one is left behind
👉 Together, we can break barriers, restore dignity, and empower women and girls for generations to come.