Red is power : Menstrual Dignity and Right Education 🌄

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The experience

🩷 Project Overview:

Join us in breaking the cycle of shame, silence, and school dropout among vulnerable girls in Kenya! At Our Community, we’ve launched the Empower Her Project, focusing on menstrual health management, sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and dignity restoration for girls who are at risk of dropping out of school.

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What you offer

3 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: This fees help in volunteers projects and remaining helps the community at large in paying bills .

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What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

This program empowers vulnerable girls aged 10–18 with:

🩸 Knowledge about menstrual hygiene management (MHM)

✊ Understanding of their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

🧕 Dignity through access to She Kits (reusable or disposable pad bags with essentials)

💬 Mentorship, life skills, and safe spaces for open conversation

🎨 Creative tools like comic books, art, and storytelling to break period stigma

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Activities & Shift

🌄 Morning (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM): Community & Centre Support

In the mornings, volunteers support various activities including:

Helping with cooking, cleaning, or organizing spaces at the centre

Assisting with younger children (feeding, playing, learning)

Supporting our daycare or sewing projects

Preparing She Kits for distribution


Visiting homes or schools to assess girls’ needs (optional)



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☀️ Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM): Mentorship & Menstrual Education

This is the heart of your mission! You'll join or lead:

Mentorship sessions with girls (10–18 years)

Menstrual hygiene & SRHR workshops

Creative sessions (storytelling, comic book lessons, discussions)

School or community outreach events

Distributing She Kits and gathering feedback



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✨ Optional Evening Activities:

Group reflection & planning

Movie or storytelling nights with the girls

Cultural sharing sessions (dance, language, cooking)



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🗓️ Days Off:

Volunteers typically have 3 day off per week. Weekends may include community outings, cultural visits, or optional mini safaris (organized separately).

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Rules

📜 Rules & Expectations – Red is Power Project

To ensure a safe, respectful, and impactful experience for everyone—volunteers, children, and our community—we kindly ask all volunteers to follow these guidelines:


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🌍 General Conduct

Be respectful of local culture, customs, and beliefs.

Dress modestly—especially during mentorship sessions and outreach visits.

Avoid political or religious debates; we value unity and love.

Use respectful and appropriate language around children and youth.



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🩸 Project-Specific Expectations

Be comfortable discussing menstrual and reproductive health in a respectful and empowering way.

Maintain confidentiality—girls may share personal or sensitive information.

Be a positive role model in speech, behavior, and attitude.



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⏰ Work Ethic & Participation

Arrive on time and ready to help each day.

Be proactive—if you're unsure what to do, ask how you can help!

Participate in group activities and team reflections when scheduled.



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🏡 Accommodation Etiquette

Keep your space clean and tidy; help with light chores in shared areas.

Quiet hours begin at 9:30 PM—please be mindful of others.

No alcohol, drugs, or smoking allowed on the property.

Romantic relationships with community members are not allowed.



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💛 Our Promise to You

In return, we promise to:

Treat you with respect, love, and inclusion.

Provide a safe, welcoming space to serve and learn.

Offer support throughout your stay, including cultural orientation and daily check-ins.