Webinar Recap: Advancing Menstrual Health in South African Schools
The theme for this year’s International Day of the Girl was Girls’ Vision for the Future. It highlighted the hope that…
Celebrating International Day of the Girl: How DfG Social Enterprises are Building Girls’ Vision for the Future
October 11 marks International Day of the Girl (IDG), a global holiday dedicated to celebrating girls, amplifying their voices, and advocating…
Putting Men in Menstrual Health
“When you lift up women, you lift up humanity,” said Melinda French Gates. William Osal, Country Manager of Uganda at Days…
Breaking Barriers: Chipo Chikomo’s Journey to Social Entrepreneurship
Chipo Chikomo’s path to becoming a leader in the menstrual health (MH) field was unexpected, and her impact so far has…
Days for Girls Malawi and USAID Youth Excel: The Role of Menstrual Health and Hygiene in Education
In 2023, Days for Girls Malawi (DfGM) was awarded a grant from USAID’s Youth Excel, with support from the USAID Office…
Period Positive Workplace Testimonial: Humanity & Inclusion
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) based in East Africa that is dedicated to working with people…
From Homelessness to Menstrual Health Advocacy: Meet Christine Okii Khatima
No one prepared Christine for her first period. She was at school when the blood came, causing her to panic. She…
Giving Tuesday: Empowering Girls in Uganda with Menstrual Health
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.…
Days for Girls International and MIET Africa’s Reusable Pads Study
As global awareness of menstrual health (MH) grows, there is an increasing recognition that women, girls and people who menstruate not…
Announcing the Ghana Menstrual Health Snapshot
In June 2022, Days for Girls International (DfG) partnered with WASH United and Irise Institute of East Africa to launch the…