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Sexual & Reproductive Health Workshop and Midwife Training Program in San Pedro Itzican

6/30/2018

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CEDEJO provided a sexual and reproductive health workshop in San Pedro Itzican this month.

And while they were in the area, Sylvia Flores provided mid-wife training to two local women.

Midwife training is especially important for rural communities as birthing mothers sometimes have a hard time getting to an appropriate facility to have their babies, and often, doctors or nurses will not come to their homes due to the family's lack of ability to pay for services.

Consider donating today to continue these vital programs.
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PictureEnd of the sexual and reproductive health project with some participants in San Pedro Itzican.
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Sylvia Flores with midwife trainees, Xochitl and Paz, in San Pedro Itzican.
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CEDEJO program promotes menstrual cups

6/15/2018

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One of CEDEJO's core programs promotes access to basic menstrual health supplies.

We seek to break the cycle of poverty and violence against women by promoting access to basic menstrual health supplies, in conjunction with educating women & girls about their strength, importance, health, puberty, reproductive anatomy & their cycle, hygiene, self-defense, and how to care for and use their menstrual kits.

In 2016, CEDEJO was the first in the Lake Chapala region to collaborate with Days for Girls International as a distribution ambassador for women's health training.  We delivered washable menstrual kits to Huichol women who live in a remote region of the Sierra Madre mountain range. 

However, since 2018, CEDEJO's primary focus has been on distributing menstrual cups and health care training to girls throughout low-income communities surrounding Lake Chapala.
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The humble menstrual cup is a safe, effective, and economical alternative to tampons and pads.
What are Menstrual Cups? And why promote cups over pads or tampons?

Menstrual cups are safer than traditional menstrual products. They are made of medical grade silicone vs. toxic materials, can be easily and quickly cleaned, and are reusable for up to 10 years.  

The environmental impact of using a cup is significant; only generating ~6% of the plastic waste from tampons and only .4% of disposable pads. 

Since cups provide superior leak protection and can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time, they also provide greater freedom and confidence to girls and women; allowing them to go to school, play sports, and live life without worry or preoccupation about their periods. 

Most importantly, menstrual cups are much cheaper; on average, just 5% of the cost of pads and 7% of the cost of tampons, a benefit especially important for low-income communities and developing countries. ​

If you'd like to support this program, make a donation today!
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