Support Dignity and Health: The Boys' Quarterly Pack
Support 1 boy quarterly with the Boys' Quarterly Pack @ $12.00 (KES 1,500.00) for Boxer, Soap & Body Oil.
The Hidden Cost of Being a Boy: Dignity and Hygiene
For vulnerable young boys in Nairobi’s informal settlements, Bungoma, and Kakamega, securing basic hygiene is a daily struggle. While the lack of sanitary towels for girls often dominates the conversation, the absence of clean innerwear, soap, and basic body oil for boys contributes just as significantly to chronic shame, health risks, and absenteeism. A boy constantly worried about wearing soiled, torn innerwear or managing skin infections due to poor hygiene cannot focus in the classroom.
Contextual data shows the severity of this issue. Skin diseases and hygiene-related illnesses are among the top ten reasons for hospital visits among school-aged children in high-density areas. Furthermore, data collected in our target regions reveals that many boys rely on a single pair of innerwear for weeks, leading to serious infections and psychological distress. This low-level, continuous discomfort severely compromises their ability to engage with their education, resulting in poorer academic outcomes.
How the Boys’ Pack Supports HBI’s Pillars:
Education Empowerment: By providing clean innerwear and hygiene supplies, we eliminate hygiene-related distractions and health issues. A healthy, comfortable boy attends school consistently and can concentrate fully, directly boosting enrollment and academic performance in our partner schools across Nairobi, Bungoma, and Kakamega.
Economic Empowerment: A student who stays healthy and performs well academically has a higher likelihood of graduating and securing formal employment. This pack prevents small hygiene issues from escalating into expensive, chronic health problems that burden the family budget, thereby preserving household economic capacity.
Sports: Hygiene is paramount in sports. The ability to shower and use clean innerwear after physical activity prevents fungal and bacterial infections, ensuring boys can participate in HBI’s sports programs. These programs are critical for teaching teamwork, discipline, and healthy life choices.
Lead Positive Community Change
For just $12 quarterly, you are not simply buying soap and boxers; you are purchasing health security and self-respect for a young man who will grow up feeling valued. This dignity ensures he remains in school, stays healthy, and eventually leads positive change in his community. Your monthly commitment ensures that shame is never a barrier to a boy’s ambition.
