Moja Foundation
Moja Foundation
We believe that everybody should have access to basic health and sanitary items. That is why we work to create equal opportunities for all, paying special attention to gender. We do this through education for children, local production and local distribution of hygiene products such as underwear and sanitary items.
Our local partners and team members pay specific attention to local participation, gender and youth empowerment so we are able to create lasting impact in rural areas.
Moja Foundation enables
education, creation and donation of
underwear and sanitary items
We’re here to make good hygiene a reality for everyone and focus on three main pillars.
Health and hygiene education
Moja Foundation organises workshops about health and hygiene at local schools, in cooperation with teachers and parents. By building a mutual understanding amongst girls and boys, we can enable a safe environment to have open-minded discussions about health and hygiene topics.
Topics that are discusses vary depending on age groups, culture and already present education. In most cases we focus on health, hygiene, menstruation, puberty and safe relationships. The workshops are always taught by a local team.
Access to hygiene products
Moja Foundation enable funding for underwear and sanitary pads to be made locally by women who are distant from the labour market. These products are distributed at schools alongside our education workshops mentioned above. By combining theory and practice, we can encourage more implementation of good health and hygiene practices.
Having access to hygiene products makes sure that students feel safe, comfortable and can keep going to school.
Independent Development
Moja Foundation believes that the only way to make a lasting impact is to work locally. That is why we partner with local people and organisations and produce products locally. We assist our production partners on a case-by-case basis in setting up their businesses.
Through knowledge sharing and full support of our partners in their growth, we ensure that local women can become skilled sewers and entrepreneurs. By becoming financially independent, they can improve underwear and sanitary pads production and accessibility in their local communities whilst generating their own income.
Health and hygiene education
Moja Foundation organizes workshops about health and hygiene at local schools, in cooperation with teachers and parents. By building a mutual understanding amongst girls and boys, we can enable a safe environment to have open-minded discussions about health and hygiene topics.
Topics that are discusses vary depending on age groups and culture. In most cases we focus on health, hygiene, menstruation, puberty and safe relationships. The workshops are always taught by a local team.
Access to sanitary products
Moja Foundation enable funding for underwear and sanitary pads to be made locally by women who are distant from the labour market. These products are distributed at schools alongside our education workshops mentioned above. By combining theory and practice, we can encourage more implementation of good health and hygiene practices.
Having access to hygiene products makes sure that students feel safe, comfortable and can keep going to school.
Independent development
In the Full Circle program, we pay special attention to health and hygiene needs that are gender specific. We promote interaction between genders to create mutual understanding about each other’s perspective.
This program is created for children aged 12-17 years and puts experience at the centre of education. During the course of this program we distribute underwear to all children, and we provide the girls with sufficient sanitary items to manage their periods. We also work with schools to make sure that working bathrooms and changing facilities are available.
Entrepreneurship
Moja Foundation believes that the only way to make a lasting impact is to work locally. That is why we partner with local people and organisations and produce products locally. We assist our production partners on a case-by-case basis in setting up their businesses.
Through knowledge sharing and full support of our partners in their growth, we ensure that local women can become skilled sewers and entrepreneurs. By becoming financially independent, they can improve underwear and sanitary pads production and accessibility in their local communities whilst generating their own income.
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Moja Foundation Details
Stichting Moja Foundation is a nonprofit organisation.
Chamber of Commerce / Kamer van Koophandel: 74826190
ANBI/RSIN: 860041128