REDRISE PUNT
Why We Exist
Understanding the deep-rooted challenges girls face every day — and why meaningful, urgent action is needed now.
THE CHALLENGE
The Problem We're Solving
Millions of girls miss up to 20% of school days every year due to:
- Period stigma and lack of menstrual health education
- Absence of affordable or free menstrual products
- Unsafe or gender-inadequate school facilities
- Water scarcity preventing basic hygiene
- Poverty forcing impossible daily choices
This leads to:
- Lower graduation rates and reduced lifetime income
- Early marriage and loss of autonomy
- Reduced economic opportunity for entire communities
THE REALITY
The Problem in Numbers
School Days Missed
Annually, due to menstrual-related challenges alone
Girls Affected Worldwide
Across sub-Saharan Africa, facing barriers every month
Schools Lack Sanitation
Adequate gender-separated hygiene facilities are absent
Lost Opportunities
Potential unrealized when girls cannot stay in school
HOW WE RESPOND
Our Three-Pillar Response
We tackle each barrier with targeted, community-rooted programs that create real, measurable change.
Education
Providing knowledge and awareness through school workshops and community programs that reduce stigma and build confidence.
Access
Delivering essential menstrual hygiene products directly to schools and vulnerable families who cannot afford them.
Infrastructure
Supporting water access and school sanitation improvements that create safe, dignified environments for girls to learn.
THE FUTURE WE'RE BUILDING
A Future Without Barriers
We envision a future where every girl can attend school consistently and pursue her goals without limitations caused by preventable challenges.
Through our programs, communities are already seeing improvements in attendance, academic performance, and long-term opportunities for girls.
“A world where no girl misses school because of her period, her environment, or her circumstances — and where every girl rises with confidence, dignity, and equal opportunity.”
— Our Vision, Stichting RedRise Punt
RedRise Punt
Together We Can Change This Story
Every contribution helps keep girls in school and builds a future of equal opportunity.