Menstrual Health
Our Solutions
We provide education and infrastructure, so that no girl is limited by her period
Menstrual Health Training
Pad-Making Classes
Girls' Toilets
The Issue Addressed
An estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management.
Health
Lack of access to menstrual health education and supplies can lead to health challenges including urinary and genital infections and unmanaged menstrual pain.
Education
Approximately 12 million girls miss 20% of school monthly due to menstruation.
Economics
Girls who drop out of school have limited employment opportunities and often marry early and begin bearing children, further reducing their options for earning income.
Our Work
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Stories that Connect Us
Every story of change inspires us. It reminds us that no matter our background, we’re all connected by a shared humanity – we’re mothers, fathers, daughters & sons – and we all need access to life’s basic needs to survive and thrive. Each person and community featured has owned their transformation and they continue to motivate us to work hand in hand with them to help create a happier world!