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Dignity in the Dust: Funding Menstrual Hygiene in Rural Refugee Camps | The Difference We Make
In this episode of The Difference We Make, host Ashling Scallon explores the critical yet often overlooked issue of menstrual hygiene management in rural refugee camps. This story moves beyond surface-level humanitarian aid to examine how traditional methods of sending disposable pads can inadvertently create new problems, such as waste disposal crises and health risks from reuse. Through the stories of women like Amara and Lina, we learn why sustainable, community-led solutions—such as reusable cloth pads and menstrual cups—are essential for restoring dignity and safety to displaced women…
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