Menstrual Hygiene: The "Basic for Girls" Success

Every girl deserves the chance to stay in school and reach her full potential. In rural communities, many girls frequently miss classes or drop out entirely simply because their schools lack proper toilets or privacy when they are on their periods. Through our "Basic for Girls" (B4G) Project, supported by World Vision Korea and KOICA, we have built safe, private, girl-friendly bathrooms and modern menstrual hygiene spaces in rural schools. 

By combining these new facilities with community education, teacher training, and peer support groups, the project has successfully challenged harmful taboos, reduced early marriages, and kept girls safely in the classroom. Through this vital work, World Vision Zambia is proving that when we give girls the dignity, health support, and resources they need, we unlock a brighter and more equal future for the entire nation.