Dignity 4 Daughters
How The Program Works
Through engaging and interactive sessions, the Daughters 4 Dignity team equips girls and their mothers in girls in Naivasha, Kenya with the knowledge and resources they need to manage menstruation. Our approach is designed to break cultural barriers, promote open communication, and create lasting community impact.
Mothers’ Education:
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2-4 hour educational sessions facilitated by certified nurses and teachers
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Topics covered include menstrual and reproductive health, family planning, and communication strategies.
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Teach mothers how to talk with their daughters about sensitive topics
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Provide free, long-term birth control options
Daughters’ Education:
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Full-day sessions at the Naivasha Hospital Resource Center, divided into age-appropriate groups
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Interactive learning using video, group discussions, games, and role-playing
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Topics include menstrual and reproductive health, hygiene practices and disease prevention
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Each girl receives a menstrual kit with reusable pads, panties, soap, and educational materials
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Ensures girls have the tools and knowledge to manage menstruation with confidence
Program Impact
440
Daughters reached
582
92%
Of girls reported learning something valuable during the program
76%
Of girls now feel comfortable talking to their mothers about menstruation, up from 59% before the program
93%
Of girls expressed interest in attending another session
Mothers reached
The Team
Lucie Kanjara
Team Lead
Cindy Berkland
President
Jared Pietron
Director of Operations
Hilda Munoka
Project Coordinator
Hanna Hutchens
Executive Director
Board Members
The Future of Dignity 4 Daughters
As the program moves beyond its pilot phase in Naivasha, the Dignity 4 Daughters initiative enters a stage of expansion and sustainability, with plans to provide education and resources to more women and girls in surrounding areas.
Program Expansion
The next phase will expand the program to additional flower farms in Naivasha, reaching up to 2,895 women and 4,835 daughters.
Sustainability Focus
Nurses at each flower farm will be certified to lead sessions and ensure the program’s growth and long-term impact. Sewing machines and ongoing sewing classes will be offered.
Ongoing Support
These efforts will empower more women and girls, promoting menstrual health education and breaking cultural taboos across the region.