Health and Hygiene Products for the BIG GIRLS 

Several years ago one of our members grand-daughter worked as a volunteer at an orphanage in Kerala, Southern India. The ages of the children ranged from babies whose parents had died of AIDS, to young adults up to age 18. Some of the children stayed well over the age of 18, and became workers there, or lived there so that they could attend high school or college.

Hannah noted that the little ones often got treats and were well catered for, as were the older ones who attended school. But it was the older girls who seemed to be in the most need, and in particular for their personal health and hygiene. There was rarely enough money to pay for the necessities they required for their monthly periods, and so they often had to stay at home or indoors so that they would feel more comfortable. She believed that just a few dollars each month would help pay for the hygienic products they required.

So our club donated enough money for a year’s supply of products that could be purchased in bulk for the girls. As there are more than 15 girls who need these products, the money we sent doesn’t go far. However, they are forever grateful for something that we take for granted and is readily available, and they can now go about their normal day as usual.
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The funds we send to purchase sanitary items for the young women in the orphanage.