Email Address

info@upendowomensfoundation.org

Phone Number

(916) 271-6407

Our Location

Elk Grove, California, USA

About Us

Who We Are

Upendo Women’s Foundation

Upendo Women’s Foundation is a grassroots nonprofit based in Elk Grove, California (EIN: 01-0946806).

We believe every girl deserves dignity, health, and opportunity. Our mission is simple yet powerful: end period poverty worldwide by 2040.

Through advocacy, education, and sustainable hygiene, we restore dignity, open doors to education, and break cycles of poverty.

Our Mission
Our Vision

A world where:

Core Values

Compassion

Love in Action

Dignity

Every girl deserves respect and opportunity

Education

Knowledge is power for change

Empowerment

Building leaders, breaking barriers

Collaboration

Working together for global impact

Why We Exist

500 million people worldwide experience period poverty — lacking access to products, sanitation, or education.
This isn’t just a health issue, it’s a barrier to equality, dignity, and opportunity.
At Upendo Women’s Foundation, we say: End Period Poverty. End Poverty, Period.

Our Volunteers

Meet With Them

Behind every program, every kit, and every campaign is a dedicated team committed to restoring dignity and opportunity for girls worldwide.

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Founder & Executive Director

“Compassion is love in action — and Upendo is how we live it every day.”
[Founder’s Name] established the foundation to fight period poverty and empower girls with health, education, and confidence.

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Board of Directors

A diverse team of leaders guiding strategy, governance, and accountability. Together, they ensure that every decision reflects the foundation’s values of dignity, education, and empowerment.

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Volunteers & Ambassadors

From Elk Grove, California to classrooms in Africa, volunteers and ambassadors are the heart of Upendo. They pack kits, lead workshops, advocate in communities, and remind every girl that she matters.