The Community Behaviour Change Initiative.

Community Behavioral Change Initiative (CBCI) improve access and utilization of menstrual-based reproductive health services and information for marginalized adolescent girls in rural schools in Malawi .

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Lack of Knowledge and Poor menstrual health management (MHM) in schools has been shown to worry and humiliate Adolescent girls and contribute to monthly absenteeism leading to poor performance in schools and drop outs.

Our offered solutions to the problems

Comprehensive Reproductive and Sexual Health Education for Girl

To enhance the girls' knowledge about their body function in relation to reproduction, it is important to provide comprehensive and age-appropriate education. This includes covering topics such as menstrual health, reproductive anatomy, menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, and sexual health.

Ensuring Access to Re-Usable Sanitary Pads for Menstruating Girls

Ensuring the Supply and accessibility of Re- Usable Sanitary Pads for girls when they get their first Menstruation that can enable girls to feel comfortable during class hours for several hours without staining. This helps creating a comfortable environment amongst girls and their peers.

Economic Empowerment and Support for Families with Special Needs Children

Economic Empowerment for families with special needs Children and linking them with support professionals. By doing this all the people are given a chance to be able to provide and understand special needs for children. This creates a good environment and makes things easy for these families.

Psychosocial Support for School Dropouts: Facilitating Re-Enrollment

Providing psychosocial support to girls who dropped out of schools helps create a supportive environment for their re-enrollment. This support includes addressing their emotional needs, building their confidence, and offering guidance to overcome barriers, fostering a positive transition back into education.

Enhancing Teacher Training for Improved MHM

Improving MHM knowledge teaching practices among teachers involves sensitizing and training them on MHM issues, enhancing their understanding and skills to effectively educate students about menstrual hygiene management. This empowers teachers to create a conducive learning environment and promote positive menstrual health practices.

Introducing you to our organization
Community Behavioral Change Initiative (CBCI) aims at contribution towards government efforts through ensuring improved health and environment in a community through Behaviour change intervention at the same time ensuring strengthening of local structures.