Health: SRHR And Menstrual Hygiene and mental Health
CaRNaC Uganda believes that true empowerment begins with knowledge, dignity, and emotional well-being. Our sexual and reproductive health and Psychosocial support programs are designed to equip children, youth, and their communities with the knowledge, skills, tools, and support they need to lead healthy and productive lives.
Mental Health Awareness and Support
Mental health remains a critical yet often overlooked issue, especially among children and youth affected by poverty, violence, and child labor. CaRNaC Uganda conducts mental health training sessions for pupils, adolescents, and parents, focusing on early identification,coping mechanisms, emotional resilience, and access to support services.
Through school-based and community-based sessions, we help normalize mental health discussions, reduce stigma, and promote positive behavioral change. Our interventions empower young people to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma, while also equipping parents and guardians with skills to support their children’s mental and emotional well-being.
Empowering Community Structures
To ensure long-term impact and sustainability, CaRNaC Uganda strengthens local capacity by training key community actors. We conduct Training of Trainers (T.O.T) programs for:
Senior Women Teachers who serve as frontline support for school children facing emotional, reproductive, and behavioral challenges.
Village Health Teams (VHTs) who act as community health champions, offering guidance and support on mental and reproductive health matters.
These trained individuals become change agents in their communities and schools, providing continuous support and spreading awareness.
Menstrual Health Management
CWe are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where girls can stay in school, thrive, and manage their menstrual health with confidence and dignity. As part of our menstrual health education:
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- We train pupils and teachers in the making of reusable sanitary pads, promoting both hygiene and sustainability.
- We supply materials needed to produce the pads, especially for girls from underprivileged backgrounds who may lack access to menstrual hygiene products.
By addressing menstruation openly and practically, we reduce stigma, increase school attendance for girls, and foster a more gender-sensitive learning environment.
CaRNaC Uganda also constructs pit latrines with menstrual hygiene facilities such as incinerators and a changing room with water inside to enable girls to change their sanitary pads within a clean, safe, and secure environment. CaRNaC has constructed 3 pit latrines to support the girls to stay in school even during menstruation.
