For many young girls, unexpected periods can be a major source of discomfort and insecurity, especially when it strikes in places like schools. The frantic race to the restroom, desperately trying to hide those telltale stains on skirts or pants? It’s a mood killer.
But the good news is, more and more Pinoy girls are leveling up and saying bye-bye to these cringe-worthy moments, thanks to Oky Philippines Period Tracker app. UNICEF dropped this lit game-changer in partnership with various government agencies early this year.
The app made its debut just in time for the global Menstrual Hygiene Day in May 2023, and it’s been reaching girls all over the Philippines, from bustling provinces to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, with the app’s content carefully localized to respect cultural and religious practices and beliefs.
Last week, it made waves in the island community of Daram in Samar, giving every young girl in town the knowledge to confidently embrace her menstrual journey with dignity.
The app, created both for and by Filipino girls, is on a mission to provide menstruation education and an awesome period tracker for girls and women alike.
“It is part of our commitment in ensuring that every girl realizes her right to manage her menstrual health safely and with dignity,” said UNICEF Philippines Deputy Representative for Programme Behzad Noubary.
But beyond being a trusty period tracker, this app packs an encyclopedia filled with the lowdown on menstrual health. Plus, it drops daily cards featuring quizzes, mood tracking, fun activities, and even a personal journal.
Actually, it’s got the whole package: comprehensive sexual education, water, sanitation, and hygiene in school programs, and sexual reproductive health insights.
This app wasn’t just cooked up in a lab. It was co-created with input from girls living in diverse contexts in the Philippines, including indigenous communities, out-of-school children, and kids with disabilities.
The wisdom gathered from these conversations got the seal of approval from adolescent health experts repping government agencies and development organizations.
And the best part? Oky Philippines is free to download from Google Play Store. No more surprises, just empowerment and knowledge.
