Namibia: Southern African girls still missing school over menstruation – International

Across southern Africa, thousands of girls still face the harsh reality of managing their periods with cow dung, toilet paper, tree leaves, and even sitting in dug-out holes.

Despite some progress, period poverty continues to force young girls out of school, with long-term consequences for their education and futures.

For many, menstruation is not just a biological process, it is a barrier to education, dignity, and participation in society.

For Rauna Kalomo (21), a single mother…