Our Stories
Something amazing is happening in our schools
School girls around Lakeside are now ready for puberty. They are knowledgable about their menstrual cycle, and they have eco-friendly menstrual kit in their hands so they can manage their periods in a sustainable, dignified way. They are now less vulnerable to the obstacles and burdens that prevent their access to education and the chance to achieve their dreams. They are wise girls…
June 23, 2023
How It Began… And Where We Are At
What began as the dynamic project called “Days for Girls Lake Chapala” has evolved and expanded into Niñas Sabias (Wise Girls).
July 1, 2023
Why Do We Give Girls Reusable Menstrual Management Pads?
The lack of dignified menstrual management causes girls to miss school and prevents them from living and developing fully. Niñas Sabias seeks to ensure that girls have a sufficient solution to cover their menstrual needs, but are the ecological reusable pads good enough for them? We have more than 4 years of experience with local girls, so we assure that with the proper education, girls embrace this sustainable alternative.
September 2, 2023
Why teach girls fertility and cycle awareness?
The benefits of body literacy and cycle awareness go far beyond the ability to plan or avoid pregnancy. Knowing the language of the body and the female cycle leads to inherent wisdom, as it provides light and clarity to make informed, coherent, and conscious decisions throughout life.
October 23, 2023
