Five years ago, in a small but determined act of faith and love, the first Wunders menstrual health kits were stitched, packed and placed into the hands of girls who needed them most. What might have looked like a simple kit was – and still is – something far greater: a tangible sign of hope, dignity and a future where girls can stay in school and thrive.

The Wunders kit represents more than menstrual supplies. It tells a girl, you matter. It says her education matters. Her health matters. Her story matters.

Wunders Kenya was born after witnessing a deep and painful reality within Free Methodist communities: Too many girls were missing school – or leaving school entirely – because of menstruation. Early research uncovered not only material shortages, but also the weight of shame and silence surrounding menstrual health. The taboo nature of the topic left girls isolated, uninformed and vulnerable.

We recently heard from an International Child Care Ministries sponsored girl in Burundi who bravely shared her experience:

I used some dirty pieces of clothes and suffered from infections that hardly healed. I was afraid to share about it as it was shameful …. However, I had no choice because sanitary pads are too expensive. Today, I understand that I have a God Who has created me in His image …. No more shame! I am so happy to have the Wunders kits with my friends and learn how to deal with the pain. I can go to school or anywhere without worries because I know I am safe and clean. Thank you …. these beautiful gifts have changed our lives here in Burundi by bringing us back hope and confidence!

Her words echo the heart of Wunders: restoring confidence and replacing shame with truth.

Wunders creates impact in three powerful ways: sustainable livelihood creation, locally informed education, and reusable menstrual-health kits. These efforts create ripples of transformation within communities. The Wunders curriculum reminds girls they are wonderfully made in God’s image while providing essential menstrual health education, anti-human-trafficking awareness, and care instructions for their kits.

Since 2021, more than 6,000 menstrual health kits have been distributed, meaning more than 6,000 girls have been equipped not just with supplies, but with encouragement, knowledge and hope.

Today, we celebrate five years of Wunders. Five years of courage. Five years of confidence restored. As we look ahead, we are filled with anticipation for all the ways girls and women will continue to flourish through Wunders.

Learn more at wunderspartners.org.