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Powered By Purpose: DfG Uganda

Want to learn more about Days For Girls Uganda and our partnership with This is L? Check out the latest episode of Procter & Gamble’s “Powered By Purpose” podcast, featuring DfG Country Director Diana Nampeera!

“Powered By Purpose” shares stories of resilience and resourcefulness from folks impacted by P&G and its subsidiaries – which includes our new partner This is L. In this 18 minute episode This is L. talks with Diana in Uganda about Days for Girls and how sewing machines and female empowerment build futures, not just menstrual kits.

This is L. is one of P&G’s newest period and personal care brands. The brand follows a one-for-one model where for each product sold, one is made accessible to someone in need through grants and partnerships.

Tune in to learn:

  • What drove Diana to start Days For Girls Uganda
  • How period poverty can lead to shame, isolation and child marriages in the country
  • How DfG Uganda Enterprises are addressing these issues through reusable menstrual pads, education and income-generating opportunities
  • All the ways that This Is L is helping expand their work and impact! Click here to learn more!

Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcast!


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