Northwest Austin Rotary Club

This morning, members of the Rotary Club of Northwest Austin volunteered with Hope Austin and packed **500 bags of food in under an hour**!

Each bag helps provide food support for local students and families, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside an organization doing such important work in our community.

Service above self in action!

The Rotary Club of San Ignacio, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Northwest Austin, Texas, is proud to launch the “Period with Dignity” initiative—an important step toward supporting adolescent girls in the Cayo District with greater confidence, access, and care.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Education, 2,803 female students attended high school in the Cayo District during the 2022–2023 school year. For many of these young women, menstrual health remains a barrier to education, emotional well-being, and personal dignity. Limited access to sanitary products, combined with shame and self-consciousness, often results in school absences and unnecessary emotional distress. Too many girls are left to manage their periods silently, without the tools or support they need.

The Period with Dignity Project tackles these challenges directly by:
🔹 Installing pad vending machines at six high schools in the Cayo District
🔹 Providing students with affordable sanitary products
🔹 Offering menstrual hygiene education to build a culture of awareness, confidence, and respect
🔹 Supporting improved school attendance and overall well-being

This project proudly benefits the following schools:
•⁠ ⁠Alvin L. Young High School
•⁠ ⁠Mount Carmel High School
•⁠ ⁠Eden SDA High School
•⁠ ⁠St. Ignatius High School

Together, we are working to ensure that no girl misses school, opportunities, or confidence because of her menstrual cycle.