About Empowering girls with knowledge, confidence, and dignity — before their first period Donate About FlowReady FlowReady is a North Carolina-based non profit organization. It is dedicated to improving…

We aim to equip every girl with the knowledge, confidence, and support to navigate menstruation with dignity, while transforming harmful cultural norms that hold girls back. No girl should face her first period unprepared.
#FirstPeriod #BeforeMenarche
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A Shawl, a taxi, and a boda Rider: Why menstrual preparedness matters “Do you have another one?” The young woman sitting across from me in the crowded taxi whispered the question while gesturing toward the shawl wrapped around my shoulders. At first, I didn’t understand what she meant. But as I leaned closer, I realized something was wrong. By Lea Bwanika — Advocacy and Partnerships Manager, FlowReady On my way to Mayuge District recently, I boarded a 14-seater taxi and found myself sitting by the door — one of the most uncomfortable seats in the vehicle and often avoided by commuters. It’s the seat where passengers exiting constantly ask you to stand so they can get out, and there is barely any legroom to begin with.

A Shawl, a taxi, and a boda Rider: Why menstrual preparedness matters

“Do you have another one?” The young woman sitting across from me in the crowded taxi whispered the question while gesturing toward the shawl wrapped around my shoulders. At first, I didn’t understand what she meant. But as I…

often following her into the bathroom with questions.

Don’t hide it. Share it.
That’s how the next generation grows up without shame and all associated myths. Preparation starts with conversation - long before the #firstperiod.
That’s the world we’re building at FlowReady.
#BeforeMenarche

Happy International #WomensDay — especially to the 2 billion of us who menstruate each month, and the more than 300 million women and girls on their period today.
And if you can, start the conversation early. Our founder’s kiddo has been curious about periods since she was still in pampers,

A quiet thank you, as the year comes to a close This year, FlowReady emphasized building trust with girls, families, and schools, assisting over 250 girls. Support included menstrual health education for girls and boys, distribution of sanitary supplies, and creating safe school environments. Future efforts will focus on enhancing educational resources and partnerships, ensuring sustainable support for girls.

A quiet thank you, as the year comes to a close

This year, FlowReady emphasized building trust with girls, families, and schools, assisting over 250 girls. Support included menstrual health education for girls and boys, distribution of sanitary supplies, and creating safe school environments.…

Give to FlowReady | Empower girls with menstrual education Support FlowReady’s mission to educate & empower young girls before their first period. Your donation helps dismantle stigma, fear & prevent child marriage.

This #GivingTuesday, your gift puts a #FlowReadyNow kit in a girl’s hands…

a period safe room in her school…

confidence in her heart…

and keeps her in class — reducing her risk of child marriage and early childbearing.

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"I was that girl — and for me, it was traumatic.

I couldn’t handle my period for years after my first one…

there was so much guessing, gambling, and shame — and the fear of smelling, leaking, or “getting it wrong. Oh, I stunk, I leaked and got it wrong!"

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Today on #DayOfTheGirl, we celebrate girls’ power and potential. 🩸

At #FlowReady, we equip pre-menarchial girls with knowledge, kits, and support — so periods don’t hold them back, they push them forward.
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#MenstrualHealth

Congratulations and all the best to you in your mission! ❤️🩸

Thank you so much and you are doing great talking about period, thanks!

That’s why we’re working to stock the school safe room — not only with supplies like buckets, pads & sheets, but with painkillers. Too often, girls are told to simply “power through” the pain as if it’s just nature. Help us change that. Help us keep these girls pain-free.
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We’re official! FlowReady is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Together we’re ending many myths including that #menstruation = marriage.
Girls deserve school, dignity, and brighter futures
Join us and reach girls before the #firstperiod.
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Daring to take action on period poverty If you come from privilege, it may be hard to appreciate the real difficulties faced by girls who have no access to sanitary pads and safe menstrual hygiene spaces during their menstrual cycle

We love this article so much from Angella. It struck a nerve with FlowReady’s founder, who knows all too well the struggle — and the gamble — of getting through periods without adequate knowledge, products or safe spaces.

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#FlowReady #MenstrualHealth fun with the kiddos before pumping them with period info and products.

It's actually been a little over 4 months! Time flies so fast!

Community dialogue is key to keeping our program responsive and impactful.
Huge shoutout to all our supporters — your generosity is making this impact possible!
🩸🩸 #MenstrualHealth #FlowReady

Three months later, we’re back at St. Luke Makembo Primary School in Mayuge — checking in on how our FlowReadyNow kit, including reusable pads is working for the girls, how the boys are supporting them, and how parents are getting involved. #MenstruationMatters

We are thankful for those walking this journey with us. 🩸 #MenstrualHealth
Please become a monthly donor @ flowready.org/donate
$7.50 p/m helps 1 girl❣️
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Florence Blondel’s GoFundMe Profile Find out what Florence Blondel is supporting. Check out the fundraisers, nonprofits, and causes that Florence Blondel is supporting today.

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It’s honestly unbelievable how many of you are stepping up. Every contribution, big or small, is a ripple of impact — and we are so thankful beyond measure.
If you’ve given, shared, or cheered us on: THANK YOU. You’re helping rewrite the story for girls who deserve every opportunity to thrive.

Donate to Give pads & menstrual health education to 250 girls, organized by Florence Blondel Help keep girls in school, break taboos: support menstrual health… Florence Blondel needs your support for Give pads & menstrual health education to 250 girls

Overwhelmed. Grateful. Hopeful. 💜

Today alone, NINE amazing people donated to our campaign — helping us get closer to providing 250 girls with the pads they need to stay in school. That’s nine hearts saying yes to dignity, education, and empowerment. #FlowReady

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We cannot end period poverty without ending toilet poverty. And we cannot build a better future for girls if we ignore the most basic question they’re still being forced to ask:

Where can I go?

#MenstrualHygieneDay #sanitation #MHDay2025

Sanitation and menstruation: Where can I go? In many communities across Uganda and beyond, the lack of basic sanitation — no toilets, no clean water, no safe spaces, leaves girls facing an impossible and undignified question every single month: Where can I go? For millions of girls and women globally, menstruation is a monthly crisis.

In many communities across Uganda and beyond, the lack of basic sanitation—no toilets, no clean water, no safe spaces—leaves girls facing an impossible and undignified question every single month: Where can I go?
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#MenstrualHygieneDay #MenstrualHealth #Sanitation #ToiletPoverty #PeriodPoverty

Proud of our incredible intern Lynette for winning this award! 🎉
Look out for her blog on #MenstrualHygieneDay, with insights on sanitation & menstruation. She's using her 🏆$ to help 20 girls with our FlowReadyNow kits, each $7.50/girl.
Want to join her in making a difference?
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Breaking taboos: Enhancing menstrual hygiene in schools FlowReady and CSDP visited Makembo Primary School to promote menstrual health education for upper primary students, emphasizing the importance of health knowledge alongside traditional education. They distributed reusable sanitary pads to reduce absenteeism among girls and fostered a collaborative environment among community stakeholders to create respectful and inclusive learning spaces.

Breaking taboos: Enhancing menstrual hygiene in schools

FlowReady and CSDP visited Makembo Primary School to promote menstrual health education for upper primary students, emphasizing the importance of health knowledge alongside traditional education. They distributed reusable sanitary pads to…

Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Education Vivian shares her impactful journey to Luweero, highlighting the critical issues of period poverty faced by girls. During school visits, she discovered the struggles of accessing products, emphasiz…

In November 2024, we empowered 230 girls by providing menstrual hygiene education and supplies. The initiative included reusable pads, soap, and menarche training for community support. While successful, it highlighted some challenges.
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Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Education Vivian shares her impactful journey to Luweero, highlighting the critical issues of period poverty faced by girls. During school visits, she discovered the struggles of accessing products, emphasiz…

In November 2024, we empowered 230 girls by providing menstrual hygiene education and supplies. The initiative included reusable pads, soap, and menarche training for community support. While successful, it highlighted some challenges.
👇
​ flowready.org/2024/11/15/e...

In many parts of the world, including Uganda, 66% of girls face their first period without any prior knowledge, leading to stigma and misinformation. #FlowReady is changing this by equipping pre-menarchial girls with critical knowledge about #menstruation.
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FlowReady at CPD58: menstrual health takes center stage Last week, our Founder attended a historic United Nations event focusing on menstrual health, marking its significance in global population discussions. Champions like Fós Feminista and EVA Nigeria highlighted myths and taboos hindering girls' opportunities. The session inspired hope for progress, advocating for dignity, education, and menstrual justice globally.

FlowReady at CPD58: menstrual health takes center stage

Last week, our Founder attended a historic United Nations event focusing on menstrual health, marking its significance in global population discussions. Champions like Fós Feminista and EVA Nigeria highlighted myths and taboos hindering…

This activation in Makembo happened! And - it was terrific!
Be on the look-out for the reports.
#Mestruationmatters #menarche