Sunny Smiles Initiative is a non-profit organization located in Mukono, Uganda collaborating with medical students from New Mexico, United States.

After seeing patients and people in Uganda who experience menstruation and end up resorting to using unsafe and unhygienic methods to address the flow, such as unwashed cotton or cloth, we desired to do something about it through this project. Together with University of New Mexico medical students, our mission is to empower, create awareness about menstrual hygiene, and provide disposable and reusable resources, mostly to the rural and refugee camps in Uganda. Focus is on de-stigmatization and establishing a sustainable resource for pads and other items where they’re needed the most.

Being able to properly take care of menstruation is critical for not only mental health, but for continuing education, preventing dangerous infection and disorders, and more for many girls in Uganda. Please donate if you would like to support our cause! If you have any questions or would like to be involved regarding the project, the budget goal, volunteer opportunities etc., please contact us.