Menstrual Hygiene Management Project (Pilot and Trial Phase)

Project Background : Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is a critical issue affecting adolescent girls' education in Cameroon.

Project Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an MHM pilot intervention in improving school attendance among adolescent girls in Cameroon.

Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed, with a sample of 10,000 female students from 15 schools in three regions. The intervention included dignity kit distribution, WASH facility renovation/construction, and teacher training.

Results: The pilot showed significant improvements in school attendance and MHM practices among beneficiaries.

Conclusion: This pilot intervention demonstrates the potential of comprehensive MHM programs in improving educational outcomes for adolescent girls in Cameroon.


Activities

MHM Project
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 at Simon Agnes Nursery and Primary School (SANAPS) Bambui

31st May 2026

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MHM Project
Fieldwork / Collection of Data in the Northwest and South West Region
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MHM Project
Training of 20 data Collectors in the South west Region
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MHM Project
Training of 10 Data Collectors in Donga and Mantung Division
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MHM Project
ASOWWIP conducted a 3-day training for a total of Over 30 enumerators.
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Publications

Pilot Intervention MHM Report

Pilot Intervention MHM Report

Pilot Intervention MHM Report

Pilot Intervention MHM Report