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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Our Impact

Countries we serve

We work hand in hand with communities to deliver sustainable water solutions.

Today I’ve learned how to use reusable pads and cloth during periods; the reproductive system in a woman; how to keep myself clean during my periods. This training makes me feel great, strong, bold, and beautiful.

Ayoo GraceAmukurat Primary School

The best thing about coming to school is this user-friendly latrine. For the past couple of years, us girls didn’t enjoy school due to the poor sanitation conditions. It was very challenging to stay at school when we were menstruating. No bathroom, no privacy, it was all a mess. Many of us actually missed out on school on such days. Today, we are happy and comfortable.

Adongo MercyBugoi Primary School

The first time I menstruated, I was scared my liver was damaged and flowing out into small particles. I’ve missed school because of menstruation, and I never understand the topics taught when I’m not there. Now I know that menstruation is normal, natural, and is not an infection.

Belinda Alias SamanyaObiyai Village

I heard that I cannot cross a garden of groundnuts when I am on my period because if I do, the groundnuts will not yield. I now realize that these were just traditional sayings to prevent girls from stains.

Aryekot JulietCuma Primary School

Testimonials

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!