Women and girls reached
Reported reach through menstrual products and related initiatives.
Explore this impactOur Impact
WEEA’s reported programme reach, menstrual health and education outcomes, and local production network.
Impact at a Glance
Creating Change Through Dignity, Access, and Opportunity
WEEA’s work is grounded in the belief that women and girls deserve access to the resources, information, and opportunities that help them live with dignity and reach their potential.
Our work spans menstrual health, education, reusable products, community engagement, advocacy, and women’s empowerment.
Girls supported to stay in school
Reported school-retention impact over years.
Explore this impactBirqe dignity buckets
Previously reported distribution milestone.
Explore this impactPeriod-product manufacturers
Reported growth of the WEEA Power Period Association network.
Explore this impactThe Change We Work Toward
Greater menstrual dignity: Women and girls have improved access to menstrual health information and practical resources.
More supportive learning environments: Girls can access information and support that help them participate more confidently in education and community life.
Stronger community awareness: Communities are better equipped to discuss menstrual health and respond to the needs of women and girls.
Expanded opportunity: Women and girls have greater access to knowledge, participation, and pathways toward empowerment.
More sustainable solutions: Reusable products and locally relevant approaches contribute to practical responses to menstrual health needs.
Birqe School Support Through the Years
500 Girls Supported
Enat Bank sponsored reusable pads for 500 girls through the I CARE campaign, connecting menstrual products with school-based distribution and training.
Over 30,000 Adolescent Schoolgirls
Birqe’s historical campaign record reports over 30,000 adolescent schoolgirls reached in 2022.
Women and Girls Reached
160,000 girls reached with menstrual products through WEEA programmes and the I CARE (#icare_power_period) campaign.
Education and Menstrual Health Outcomes
80,000+ girls supported to remain in school over a two-year period through menstrual health and dignity initiatives.
Reusable Products and Dignity Kits Distributed
80,000+ Birqe dignity buckets reported distributed, supporting access to reusable menstrual products and essential dignity items. In partnership with Jegnit.
Explore I CAREWomen Entrepreneurs and Manufacturers Supported
19 menstrual-product manufacturers reported within the WEEA Power Period Association network, strengthening local production and women’s economic opportunities.
Power Period AssociationYouth Leadership and Skills Development
WEEA has engaged in youth leadership, skills development, and international policy processes, including the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), and the World Bank Youth Summit.
Geographic Reach
WEEA has reported programme activities across Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, Somali, Tigray, Dire Dawa, and Addis Ababa.
WEEA reports programme activities across the regions and cities listed below.
Reported regionBroad area markerReported cityApproximate city marker
Numbered markers show approximate reported areas and cities, not individual project sites. The background includes older regional boundaries. Its boundary colors do not indicate programme coverage.
Reported regions
- Afar
- Amhara
- Oromia
- Southern Ethiopia
- Somali
- Tigray
Reported cities
- Dire Dawa
- Addis Ababa
Youth Representation on Decent Work
The Major Group for Children and Youth announced Mahlet Zeleke, representing Women Economic Empowerment Africa Youth Organisation, as a Global Focal Point for its Global Youth Caucus on Decent Work and Sustainable Economies.
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The 2027 priorities bring together leadership training, menstrual-health education, entrepreneurship, research and collaboration.
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Measuring What Matters
We value accountability, learning, and evidence.
Where verified figures and documented results are available, WEEA shares them to help communities, partners, and supporters understand the scale and significance of its work.
Respectful participation, safeguarding, ethical collaboration and community feedback guide WEEA’s expectations for partnerships.
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