With demand for affordable sanitary towels growing, 200 students from 23 schools decided to take matters into their own hands, participating in a one-day business clubs’ exercise.
The event, organised by Educate! at Aga Khan primary school last Saturday, saw students developing their own idea of making sanitary towels, to address menstrual-related issues among girls.
The national student business exhibition club competition brings together the top student business clubs in Educate! communities in Jinja, Luweero, Masaka and Kampala.
The event was inspired by former Uganda Investment Authority executive director, Dr Maggie Kigozi, who challenged the students to seek theoretical and practical solutions to their problems.
A reusable sanitary towel costs Shs 3,000. However, with materials supplied to them, there are hopes that the prices for every child will be reduced.
Kigozi also called for amendments in the school curriculum to give students an opportunity to engage in practical innovations.
Following the exercise, students said they had achieved a lot from such exhibitions that enable many to start their own businesses. According to research, students learn best through application.