We envision a future where no girl misses school due to period poverty, and where every child has access to education, dignity, and opportunity.
Through transformative education, menstrual health equity, access to high-quality reusable sanitary pads, and youth leadership development, we empower Africa’s girls and youth to rise as confident leaders and changemakers in their communities.
Through education, dignity, and opportunity, we are building a generation defined by confidence, purpose, and lasting impact.
We deliver scalable menstrual health programs that reduce absenteeism and restore dignity for girls.
We build the next generation of African leaders through skills, mentorship, and agency.
We strengthen families by empowering women with income and skills especially through menstrual product production.
We design programs that scale.
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"Before Kushamiri, I was too shy to ask questions about my period. Now I understand my body, feel confident, and never miss school because of fear." — Student
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"Being a Peer Educator with Kushamiri has shown me that changing a girl's life takes more than giving her a menstrual kit. Through education, mentorship, and safe conversations, I've seen girls become more confident and believe in themselves." — Peer Educator
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"Kushamiri gave me the opportunity to mentor girls in my community. Seeing them gain knowledge, confidence, and hope has been the most rewarding experience." — Peer Educator
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"Every month, I feared my period because it meant missing school. Thanks to Kushamiri Africa Foundation's menstrual health education, mentorship, and reusable menstrual kits, I no longer have to choose between my education and my dignity."
Period poverty remains one of the biggest barriers to girls’ education in Kenya. According to the Kenya Ministry of Health, 65% of girls lack consistent access to menstrual products, causing them to miss an average of 4.9 school days each month. Over four years of secondary school, this can add up to 156 lost learning days. By providing menstrual products, health education, mentorship, and safe spaces, Kushamiri Africa Foundation helps girls stay in school, build confidence, and pursue brighter futures.
Bright Future for Girls is Kushamiri Africa Foundation Initiative’s flagship, initiative focused on reducing period poverty, increasing school attendance, preventing child marriage, and helping girls remain in school through sustainable menstrual health and empowerment programs.
Providing high quality reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health education to vulnerable girls.
Reducing absenteeism and improving school attendance among adolescent girls.
Keeping girls in school longer increases protection and future opportunities.
Helping girls build self-esteem, confidence, leadership, and future aspirations.
Training local women to produce reusable sanitary pads, creating employment and sustainable community supply systems.
Reusable sanitary pads provide:
A single reusable kit can support a girl for months while significantly reducing recurring costs for families.
This creates both:
By scaling across schools and communities, Kushamiri Africa Foundation aims to:
Building Confident and Purpose-Driven Young Leaders
Kushamiri Africa Foundation also implements youth-focused leadership and mindset transformation programs designed to prepare young Africans for education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement.
Focus Areas
Our Goal
To raise a generation of confident, resilient, and socially responsible African youth equipped to transform their communities.
We implement evidence-based, community-centered programs designed for measurable and sustainable impact.
Mengisen Terevael Massawe (Menny Terry) is the Founder, Director, and Visionary behind Kushamiri Africa Foundation. He holds a Master of Divinity in Organizational Leadership (Magna Cum Laude) and a bachelor’s in accountancy, with strong experience in finance and leadership. His work tackles period poverty, girls’ school absenteeism, and youth unemployment through sustainable, African‑led solutions. Despite opportunities abroad, he chose to return to Africa, believing that Africa’s problems will be solved by Africans. His mission centers on dignity, local leadership, and unlocking the potential already present in African communities.
Kushamiri Africa Foundation is building scalable African-led systems rooted in:
Our Strengths
We welcome collaboration with:
Every girl deserves dignity, education, confidence, and opportunity.
Your partnership helps us restore learning hours, keep girls in school, create jobs for women, and build stronger African communities.
For more inquiries, information or questions about donations and to become a partner, kindly send a message.
