Flow Day in partnership with the We Dream In Color Foundation–USA, has launched a free sanitary pad distribution initiative targeting rural women in Quela District, Margibi County.
The move is part of efforts to address menstrual health challenges in underserved communities.
The initiative seeks to provide women with access to sanitary products while also promoting education on safe menstrual hygiene practices.
The organizers said the program is intended to restore dignity and reduce the health risks associated with the use of unsafe alternatives during menstruation.
Abigail David, co-sponsor of Flow Day, said many women in rural communities continue to rely on cloth and lappas during their menstrual periods because they cannot afford commercially available sanitary products.
According to her, Flow Day is designed not only to distribute sanitary pads but also to educate women on their proper use, personal hygiene and ways of protecting themselves from infections.
She credited Dr. Quinton de’ Alexander, also known as Chief Tamba Taylor, and the We Dream In Color Foundation–USA for supporting the expansion of the initiative beyond urban communities.
She said the foundation had previously supported women in Montserrado and West Point.
The cost of sanitary pads remains a major challenge for many women, with the products reportedly selling for between L$150 and L$250.
Organizers said the cost is beyond the reach of many rural women, making the free distribution particularly significant.
Women who benefited from the outreach welcomed the initiative.
Diana, a vendor at Kakata Market, said she had previously relied on lappas and described the program as a source of hope for women facing similar challenges.
Another beneficiary, Slocum McNeil of Jenneh Town, also expressed appreciation for the awareness campaign, saying the program helped her understand that there were safer menstrual hygiene options than the materials she had previously used.
The organizers said the program is being developed as a broader movement focused on dignity, education and empowerment, with particular attention to women and girls who are often left out of essential health interventions.
Flow Day is expected to expand nationwide in September 2026, with organizers projecting that thousands of women across Liberia could benefit from the program.
The expansion is also expected to increase public awareness about menstrual health and the need for stronger support for women’s health initiatives.
David called for continued support from individuals, organizations and donors, stressing that no Liberian girl should have to miss school or lose confidence because she lacks access to menstrual products.
