10 Agosto 2024
We thank God for the incredible efforts to support girls and young women worldwide. Jamila Mayanja, a Ugandan entrepreneur and founder of the Smart Girls Foundation, created the Solar Smart Bag—a waterproof backpack with a solar panel to charge a lamp, reusable sanitary pads, a menstrual hygiene booklet, and a sewing kit. This innovation helps girls in rural Uganda manage their periods, study at night without harmful kerosene lamps, and attend school regularly. Made from recycled plastic, the bag also supports a circular economy and a sustainable future.