By: WASH Team, Ghana A menstrual pad is a type of hygiene product that is worn externally and can be disposable or reusable. It is an absorbent item worn in the underwear to absorb the flow of blood from the uterus through the vagina during menstruation. Reusable Menstrual Pads (RUMPS) are made with clean fabrics and can be used more than once. Cotton …
Pencils of Promise (PoP) is dedicated to improving student literacy around the globe, not only through building schools, but through the design and implementation of safe, healthy and high-quality Teacher Support (TS) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs in Ghana, Guatemala and Laos. Primary-level education creates long-term, dynamic change for students and translates it …
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Desde el año 2019 el equipo de Acercamiento a la Comunidad (AC) inició una etapa importante en la historia de Pencils of Promise (PoP) en Guatemala. Al integrarse al área de Evaluación y Aprendizaje (E&A), surgieron nuevas estrategias de trabajo con las comunidades puesto que, hasta el año 2019 se tenían reuniones comunitarias de carácter …
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In order to adequately prepare for school reopenings when local governments in Ghana, Guatemala and Laos deem it appropriate, Pencils of Promise (PoP) sought to learn from teachers and community members to understand 1) personal and collective experiences during COVID-19 and 2) comfort level of communities once again engaging with PoP team members. Throughout late-May …
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Sophia, Owen and Marshall exemplify what campaigning for PoP is all about. It all started in 2015 when the trio of friends was in seventh grade. They had always valued their own education, so when they learned about PoP’s mission they immediately jumped on board to help children around the world gain access to quality …
People across the world have had to adjust their work and daily life to adapt to COVID-19 and its rapid growth. Pencils of Promise (PoP) is no exception. With programs that directly benefit teachers, students and communities around the globe, PoP’s team has had to quickly react to the changing environments in Ghana, Guatemala and …
A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education. The Pad Project That’s why the PoP team is excited to partner with The Pad Project to bring menstrual hygiene management resources and education to students around the world. One of the core tenets of PoP’s curriculum is our Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program, …
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At Pencils of Promise, we know education is beyond the four walls of a classroom. We are committed not only to building school infrastructure but also to creating environments where students can truly learn and thrive. When students return to school following this uncertain time, the need for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) — to …
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With graduation ceremonies being canceled amidst such difficult and uncertain times, we at PoP want to make sure our graduates get the recognition they deserve by launching #PoPUpGraduation! Whether you’re a grad or someone who loves a grad, there are several ways you can get involved in graduation season with PoP. Here’s how you can …
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Coretta Scott King As we reflect on the wise words of Coretta Scott King, we are reminded of the crucial impact your compassionate action has allowed us to have. Last year, 26,204 students received our WASH Programming, thanks to …
