Huru International and ThisIsL. are marking the fifth anniversary of their partnership combating period poverty in Kenya. Since 2019, this collaboration has provided essential menstrual health resources and education to over 35,500 vulnerable girls across multiple counties.

The Huru/ThisIsL. program has distributed an impressive 153,000 reusable Huru pads, saving up to 1,785,000 school days. This year’s expanded program will reach 7,031 girls across Baringo, Kericho, Embu, and Nakuru counties, further extending the initiative’s impact.

Lorna Macleod, founder and executive director of Huru International, reflects on the partnership’s impact and future potential: “Our collaboration with ThisIsL. has been instrumental in breaking down barriers to education and opportunity for thousands of girls in Kenya. We have provided essential resources and fostered a culture of dignity and empowerment around menstrual health. This success demonstrates the meaningful impact that strategic partnerships can have, and is vital to expanding Huru’s reach and impact.”

Drake Stimson, senior brand manager for ThisIsL., states: “Our partnership with Huru International embodies L.’s mission to democratize period care. By collaborating with Huru, we’re not just providing sustainable period care products; we’re fostering greater dignity and awareness around menstrual health. Together, we’re opening doors to education and empowerment for girls and young women in Kenya, demonstrating that when we choose to act, we can create lasting, positive change.”

As Huru International and ThisIsL. look to the future, they remain dedicated to their shared mission of empowering girls and fighting period poverty. This milestone celebration marks not just five years of partnership but a renewed commitment to creating lasting change in the lives of young women across Kenya.

“Our success lies in our deep understanding of local needs and culture. By leveraging our intimate knowledge of the communities we serve, our programs are not simply implemented but embraced. This approach, combined with critical period supplies and comprehensive menstrual health education, creates sustainable, lasting change for the girls and communities we serve,” says Wanjiru Kepha, country director for Huru International in Kenya.