MWANZA, Aug. 22 -- MORE than 1,000 sanitary pads and 20 water tanks have been distributed to schools in Misungwi District through a 12-month Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project that began in January this year.

The initiative is being implemented by the Child In Action Foundation with sponsorship from Orica Tanzania Limited.

Child In Action Foundation Managing Director, Mr Felix Manyogote, said the donation includes sanitary pads worth 15m/- and water tanks valued at 13m/-.

The project is aimed at improving hygiene and reducing school absenteeism among female students during their menstrual periods.

As part of the initiative, girls have also been trained in the production of reusable sanitary pads using affordable, locally ava...