The Dignity Project

For the last few months I (Jade) have been quietly working ‘behind the scenes’ on a project very close to my heart. I am SO excited to share about it today with you all! After some research, I’ve discovered that many women struggle through embarrassing challenges during their monthly menstruation. Here in Uganda disposable sanitary pads are simply not affordable for a lot of women. The alternative is not good: old pieces of clothing. This causes many young girls not to attend school and women in nearby villages are forced to go into the bush during their menstruation. Can you imagine? These women have been stripped of their dignity during their monthly menstruation. They shoulder fear, worry, shame and some even outcast. 

My sisters, God has brought about an awesome solution for these women. Reusable sanitary pads! They are sewn by you all, brought to us by visitors (or shipped) and donated to these precious women. I introduce to you: The Dignity Project. As we pass them out in schools, churches and orphanages we will discuss proper hygiene, share about our awesome Savior- The Supreme Dignity Restorer- and in some cases teach how to make the reusable pads. I am so excited! And guess what?! Several ladies in the States (as young as 9) are already making them and hosting sewing parties! 150 women have already requested the patterns. Perhaps you could join the fun by gathering women in your homes to help in the work.  Get your children, sewing savvy grandma or shut-ins involved!  Have a pot-luck at church, followed by a sewing- party.  Bless my heart, I love a good pot- luck!  Could you use this opportunity as an outreach in your community?  Perhaps as you serve at your local women’s shelter, you could introduce this idea and sew together. Get creative!  If you want to join The Dignity Project just comment below with your email address.

Look at what God is doing through His Church....

My friend Kim created patterns for the reusable sanitary pads and wet bags (for soiled pads). 

Casilyn (age 11) asked her grandmother to teach her how to sew when she found out about this need. She has made 4 already! 

Cassidy (age 9) has made 26!  

Joy and Crystal from Indiana rocking out these labors of love!  

Sew Biz partnered with us on their 'Be an Angel Day'.

My dear friend Annette made these and showered me with prayer and encouragement as I began this project.

Home seamstress Maddie taught herself how to sew just for this project!

 Worth More Movement  threw a sewing party for us! 

Sisters in Christ in Michigan! 

Women from Community Life Church in Ohio joining in on the fun! 

This is my amazing mother in law dropping off pads for my dad to bring.
 He is flying to Uganda this week, just in time for our first distribution September 15th. Over 200 have been sewn so far. Yay! 

Here are a few words of encouragement I have received:

"I am handicapped and have been asking God to use me from my home. He has now delivered the answer to my prayers through this project."

"When I shared this need with my 11 year old daughter she went to her room and began weeping. She is now learning how to make these pads."

Beautiful! We serve an awesome God! I LOVE The Church!

Again, if you would like to be part of The Dignity Project please comment below with your email address!