ShineHer Empower Girls in Uganda with Sanitary pads & Education

My Name is Mugalu Asiat

I am a 26-year-old woman from Uganda, now living in Switzerland. I came here 4 years ago during a difficult time in my life. After going through the asylum process, I integrated into Swiss life and completed an 8-month internship working with children. I now work full-time (100%) in childcare.

Even with my small income, I have been sending money back to my home village in Butambala, Uganda, to help young girls buy sanitary pads. I do this from my heart, because I know the pain of having your period and not having any pads missing school, feeling shame, and suffering in silence.

Why I Started This

Too many girls in Butambala miss school every month because they can't afford basic sanitary products. Some even use rags or leaves. I believe no girl should feel ashamed of her body or lose education because of a natural cycle.

This started with just me helping a few girls with the little I have — but now I want to grow this into a real project to help even more children.

Our Goals

Current Support:

Sanitary Pads: Providing reusable or disposable pads so girls can attend school with confidence.

School Supplies: Distributing pens, books, and learning materials.

Girls’ Underwear: Ensuring comfort, hygiene, and dignity.

Future Vision:

Build a ShineHer Center for menstrual health education and workshops.

Launch a local pad-making project to create jobs and sustainable access.

Provide scholarships for bright girls from low-income families.

Expand health education and women empowerment programs in the community.

How You Can Help

Donate: Even 1 franc, euro, or dollar can help buy pads for a girl.

Support Sustainable Growth: Help us build a small, long-term project.

Share Our Story: Spread the word to your network to amplify our impact.

I will send updates and photos so everyone can see the difference your support makes.

Thank You

This is more than a projectit’ s a dream born from pain, healing, and hope. With small steps, we can make big changes. Let’s give these girls dignity, education, and a future.

Mugalu Asiat

Founder, ShineHer