In March 2025 the Land and Life Foundation, in collaboration with PadMad Kenya, launched a training workshop at Elsa’s Kopje Meru and Elephant Pepper Camp as part of their Menstrual and Reproductive Health Awareness Campaign. This initiative aims to combat period poverty and reduce the stigma surrounding menstrual health.

PadMad Kenya provides biodegradable, reusable sanitary kits made from cotton offcuts, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly menstrual care solution. The workshops cover menstrual and reproductive health, sexual violence prevention, and more, with open discussions including men and boys to foster a free exchange of ideas and to reduce stigma.

Near Elsa’s Kopje Meru, two workshops were held in the Tharaka-Nithi county; one for the community and another for the students of Ura Gate Primary School aged 10 years and above. All the women and girls who attended the workshops were provided with reusable sanitary kits from PadMad and were trained on the above subjects and how to use and maintain the kits. Over 360 kits were distributed to women and girls during the 2 workshops, with close to 400 people trained in menstrual and reproductive health. All attendees received refreshments made by staff from Elsa’s Kopje Meru.

In the Mara North Conservancy, the training session occurred near Elephant Pepper Camp for the Oloosokon community and the Ololomei Primary School from the Mara North region. Over 500 people were trained and 250 women and girls received reusable sanitary kits. All attendees were also provided with refreshments made by staff from Elephant Pepper Camp.

Prior to each training, Land and Life Foundation and PadMad also train volunteer staff and community members at each camp to become menstrual health ambassadors. The role of these ambassadors is to ensure the program continues by providing one-to-one mentorship and follow-up training to the community and the school.