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…
Days for Girls Advocating for Menstrual Health at the CSW68 Forum in New York
Last month, Days for Girls International had the opportunity to advocate for menstrual health at the CSW68 NGO Forum in New…
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…
Announcing the Second Wave of Menstrual Health Country Snapshots!
Earlier this year, Days for Girls International (DfG) – alongside WASH United and Irise Institute East Africa (IIEA) – announced the…
Starbucks Foundation Funding Facilitates Lasting MH Impact
In 2008, Mt.Elgon, a Kenyan district near the border of Uganda, experienced a devastating and prolonged civil political conflict that resulted…
The Boda Project in Rural Kenya
Inadequate menstrual health (MH) excludes a large number of women and girls in Kenya from equitable health, education and economic outcomes…
Working Together We Accomplish More
Before COVID-19, menstrual health programs in Kenya were largely siloed, with many organizations working individually or in small cohorts. Now, coming…
NEW RESOURCE! Menstrual Health Country Snapshots
It's no secret that sometimes advocacy work can feel painstakingly slow, like we may never achieve the changes we desire. At…
Malawi Policy Win: When Communities Own Menstrual Health Solutions, Girls Benefit
In global health and development, NGOs often make the mistake of operating in a vacuum. We strive to have clear theories…