JLU’s pad program curbs the high rates of menstrual-related absenteeism, increases school attendance and increases young girls’ self-confidence (see blog post for more information).

This program has three overarching goals:

1. Encourage period-related conversation in the community(parents, teachers, and men to end period stigma.

2. Support the girls and women who are unable to afford period-related necessities

3. Celebrate womanhood.

Click  here to support our yearly One, Girl, One Pad Campaign​

JLU invests in leadership development programs for young boys and girls every year. Young people are taught the importance of staying in school to become leaders of tomorrow.

Teaching young children how to recognize, prevent, and exit abusive relationships are paramount to their safety and well-being.

Every day, girls face barriers to education caused by poverty, cultural norms and practices, poor infrastructure, violence, and fragility. 

Mindful that Investing in girls’ education transforms communities, JLU Global foundation prioritizes the education of the girl child. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families.

JLU supports survivors of abuse financially to recover and sustain their lives without fear of returning to their abusers. Several women are encouraged to start up small businesses such as hair salons, roadside food stands, and other sustainable businesses.

JLU champions community awareness programs, and advocacy and remains aligned with the UN"s Sustainable Development Goals.