About Us

Mission Statement

To empower adolescents, Widows and Women through education through education, mentorship, psychosocial support and economic empowerment fostering dignity, resilience and self-reliance while building stronger communities. 

 

Vision Statement

A society where all individuals live with dignity,opportunity and power to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Our Programs

PadUp Kenya runs practical, community‑rooted programs designed to support girls in Chumani Village, Kilifi County with dignity, education, and long‑term empowerment. Each program is shaped by real needs and lived experience.

Dignity Packages & Community Pad Drives

We provide monthly Dignity Packages to girls in schools and the community. Each package includes sanitary pads, underwear, soap, and a menstrual health education card.

To sustain this work, we organize Pad Drives with local businesses, women’s groups, churches, youth groups, and diaspora supporters. These drives help us maintain a steady supply of products and expand our reach to more girls every month.

Together, we ensure no girl misses school because she lacks pads.

Menstrual Health Education & Community Awareness

We host safe, supportive sessions where girls learn how to manage their periods confidently and hygienically. These sessions cover:

  • Menstrual health

  • Hygiene practices

  • Body awareness

  • Confidence and self‑esteem

We also engage parents, guardians, and community leaders to break stigma, encourage open conversations, and build a supportive environment for girls at home and in school.

Education empowers girls  and transforms communities.

Future Programs

We are working toward long‑term, sustainable solutions that uplift girls beyond their periods, including:

  • A PadUp Kenya Girls’ Hub for mentorship, learning, and safe conversations

  • Sanitary pad training workshops to promote sustainability

  • A Menstrual Health Ambassador Program led by trained girls and community champions

Our vision is to build a future where every girl stands tall, supported, and unstoppable.

Our Values

At PadUp, we believe that dignity begins with access. We are committed to breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation, advancing menstrual equity, and ensuring that everyone has access to the essential products they need to live with health, confidence, and dignity. Through compassion, community action, and collective generosity, we are creating a future where no one is left behind because of period poverty.

Dignity

We believe every girl deserves to manage her menstrual health safely, confidently, and without shame.

Empowerment

We equip girls and young women with knowledge, skills, and opportunities that enable them to make informed decisions about their futures.

Equity

We are committed to breaking barriers and ensuring that all girls, regardless of their background or circumstances, have access to the resources and support they need.

Education

We promote accurate information and lifelong learning as powerful tools for personal growth and community transformation.

Community

We believe lasting change happens when communities work together. We engage families, schools, youth leaders, and partners to create supportive environments for girls.

Integrity

We act with transparency, accountability, and respect in all our relationships and programs.

Advocacy

We use our voice to challenge stigma, raise awareness, and champion policies and practices that advance menstrual health and gender equality.

Hope

We believe in the potential of every girl and are dedicated to helping her build a brighter future.