The cycle of poverty is a complex phenomenon, yet an intervention that tackles just one of its elements can make a world of difference.
Take an initiative at a primary school in Malawi. Every Friday, a group of schoolgirls gather in a room that has been set aside for them at Lifidzi Primary School in Salima District. Here, they learn how to make sanitary pads using locally available materials. They also listen to information on sexual and reproductive health, including where to access services, and learn communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
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