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This transformative three-week course is designed to equip educators, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates with the tools to improve menstrual health and foster gender equality. By exploring the Good Cycle Initiative’s successful methodologies, participants will learn to establish pad stations, deliver menstrual health education, and engage communities effectively. Through Aisha’s story and Smile Outreach’s groundbreaking work, the course will delve into the socio-economic impacts of menstrual inequity, the challenges of period poverty, and the importance of community-led solutions. Whether you are involved in the non-profit sector, education, healthcare, or policy-making, this course will empower you to become a change agent in promoting sustainable menstrual health practices that align with the Sustainable Development Goals. Get ready to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to combat educational disruptions, foster social inclusion, and enable girls and women to thrive.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A Recognize the socio-economic impacts of menstrual inequity and the challenges of period poverty

  • A1 Identify the economic barriers and consequences faced by individuals due to menstrual inequity
  • A2 Examine how period poverty affects education, employment, and health outcomes
  • A3 Explore the relationship between menstrual inequity and social stigma
  • B Explain the significance of menstrual health for gender equality and its connection to Sustainable Development Goals
  • B1 Describe how menstrual health is related to gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • B2 Connect menstrual health challenges to specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • B3 Evaluate the broader implications of menstrual health on global gender parity
  • C Develop strategies to establish pad stations and deliver menstrual health education in various settings such as schools, IDP camps, and prisons
  • C1 Create a plan to set up and maintain pad distribution stations in targeted communities
  • C2 Design menstrual health educational materials tailored for diverse settings
  • C3 Formulate a strategy for ongoing support and replenishment of menstrual supplies
  • D Analyze the role of community-led solutions and entrepreneurial initiatives in promoting sustainable menstrual health practices
  • D1 Investigate successful community-led menstrual health solutions
  • D2 Assess the impact of entrepreneurial ventures on menstrual health sustainability
  • D3 Identify the key elements of a successful community-based menstrual health initiative
  • E Design community engagement plans that integrate health education and entrepreneurship to combat menstrual inequity and foster social inclusion
  • E1 Develop a framework for community engagement that addresses menstrual health
  • E2 Combine health education with entrepreneurial activities in community plans
  • E3 Craft strategies to promote social inclusion through menstrual health initiatives
  • F Assess the effectiveness of menstrual health interventions and make informed adjustments based on monitoring and evaluation data
  • F1 Determine indicators for measuring menstrual health intervention outcomes
  • F2 Analyze monitoring and evaluation data to assess intervention impact
  • F3 Recommend changes to interventions based on evaluation findings

COURSE STRUCTURE

PART ONE: Understanding Menstrual Inequity and Its Impacts
PART TWO: Creating Menstrual Health Solutions
PART THREE: Measuring and Promoting Menstrual Health Initiatives

Course Content

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PART ONE: Understanding Menstrual Inequity and Its Impacts
PART TWO: Creating Menstrual Health Solutions
PART THREE: Measuring and Promoting Menstrual Health Initiatives