Kenya international Johanna Omolo (left) shakes hands with Kenya Footballers’ Welfare Association (KEFWA) Secretary General Jerry Santos after signing a partnership to facilitate Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) sessions and distribute sanitary towels to women football clubs monthly. PHOTO | COURTESY |
This comes after most women teams KEFWA visited raised the issue of inadequate sanitary towels, especially during match days.
“We are grateful to Johanna Omolo Foundation for the superb gesture, as the initiative will ensure that our members’ challenges are tackled as we look for long-term and sustainable avenues,” said KEFWA Secretary General Jerry Santos.
The Kenya Footballers’ Welfare Association (KEFWA) has partnered with Dandora-based Johana Omolo Foundation to facilitate Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) sessions and distribute sanitary towels to women football clubs monthly.
The move, which will start this month, is aimed to increase female participation in football,