Welcome to

Celestial Hands

In many parts of Africa, young girls face significant challenges when they begin menstruating. Without access to proper hygiene products, these girls are often forced to miss school, falling behind in their studies and, in some cases, dropping out entirely. The stigma and cultural taboos surrounding menstruation further compound the problem, isolating these girls during a crucial time in their lives.  This issue is often referred to as "Period Poverty".

Celestial Hands was founded to address this pressing issue. We create high-quality eco-friendly feminine hygiene products tailored to the needs of girls in Africa. By providing these products, we enable girls to manage their menstrual cycle with dignity and confidence, ensuring that they can continue attending school without interruption.

 

Celestial Hands currently concentrates on three related programs.

  1. Feminine Hygiene Kits
  2. Sewing instruction for self-reliance
  3. Material support to schools

 

Scroll down for a brief description of these programs or click on a button below for more detail.  Welcome to Celestial Hands!

 

Celestial Hands Vision:  Uplifting Women and Children
Celestial Hands Mission:  Empowering women and girls in Uganda to create self-reliance for themselves and their families and instill the value of education

Over the last few years Celestial Hands has developed a hygiene kit that is simple to make yet very functional.  The primary requirements are that it is inexpensive, durable, functional, and easy to use and maintain.

 

The kit contains 2 shields, 8 pads, 2 panties, a washcloth and soap, 2 zip-lock bags, instructions, and a carry bag.

 

Celestial Hands produces hundreds of these kits each year for delivery to Uganda.  Many volunteers are needed to make this happen.  These volunteers are the primary force behind Celestial Hands and its success.

Skills Instruction

Many women find themselves having to provide for their family individually. By teaching sewing skills to those in need we assist them in obtaining marketable skills.  Celestial Hands provides sewing tools and instruction to promote opportunities for success.  We teach basic skills to those starting out and advanced techniques to those with experience.  Combining sewing skills with the need for feminine hygiene kits has been particularly successful.  Creating the kits locally reduces the total cost of a kit and provides income for local women.

Supporting Schools

Celestial Hands has organized deliveries of school necessities to support a clean learning environment. This includes clothing, school uniforms, shoes, socks, sweaters, toys, games, etc. Many girls only have one uniform and no other clothing.

How you Can Help

We have many ways that you can help contribute to our work and the women and children in Uganda.

 

Please visit our Donate page to explore your options!  Thank you!