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To everyone who donated to make Buea's workshop a success, we just want to say 'Thank You! '😘😘😘 #BodyTalk #Gratitude

How the Buea workshop went down in a few shots👯👯☑️ Wait for more flooding later😘 Yaoundé and Bamenda, get ready😍 #MHDay2019 #ItsTimeForAction #proud #BodyTalk

Day 25: Menstruation Management in Conflict Areas When you are running for your life, periods aren't the first thing on your mind, staying alive if. Be it wars, riots or natural disasters like floods, we soon realize that having periods on the run could be almost…life threatening. Bad joke. Self-help: Have your own emergency kit on menstrual hygiene management which should include sanitary napkins, pills (for cramps), soap, newspaper for wrapping the menstrual waste and a plastic bag. However, if you found yourself in need of sanitary napkin and totally out of reach, make use of a clean piece of cloth (could be your towel). Make sure you wash it properly and sun it dry after use. Do not share menstrual cloth with anyone else, it could spread infection. Mobilizing help for others: Consult with organizations or individuals who extend support for rescue operations. Providing menstrual materials should be included in their list of emergency materials. Share details of menstrual hygiene management kit based on local needs. Separate sets of cloths should be given to individual women or adolescent girls. Do you have any other tips to share? Have you ever been in a conflict emergency? #MHDay2019 #ItsTimeforAction #BodyTalk

Day 24: Menstruation in Disability For most of us, managing our periods has been a game of trial and error and we've had to rely on our wits to survive. For women who are differently abled, it can be a bit more challenging; ever thought of that? These are a few scenarios and how we can help: 1. If someone is blind or visually impaired It may be difficult for a blind adolescent girl to identify her period initially as she will be unable to see the menstrual blood. However, over the course of a few months, she will understand her menstrual cycle, how it feels and sense its timing. Useful advice would therefore be: • Emphasize the hormone-triggered emotional changes that occur during the menstrual cycle, to create awareness on menstruation. • Motivate her to take support from family members or someone she trusts to check if there is any blood on her clothing. 2. If someone is deaf or has difficulty hearing Use visual aids to explain menstruation and hygiene management practices to those who are hearing impaired. 3. If someone has a physical disability Talking to the person helps to understand and assess the kind of facilities they require for managing menstruation. Family and support group can make provisions for these facilities, which include: • A toilet and bathing space equipped with railings. • Doors that open outward rather than inward. • Water taps that are within their reach. • Storage of cloth and sanitary napkins in a place within their reach. 4. If someone is mentally challenged Some of us have family, friends or neighbours that are mentally challenged. how and what kind of support is needed to help them with menstrual hygiene management? #MHDay2019 #ItsTimeForAction #menstruationmatters

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