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Research, partnerships, community stories, and updates from Days for Girls teams around the world.
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Meet Maya: A Story of Dedication
Maya Devi Khaitu, DfG’s Nepal Country Director, understands firsthand how stigmatized and misunderstood menstruation often is in her country. Maya grew up in a small town, watching her older sister and aunt stay away from the rest of her family while menstruating. When she got her first period, Maya explained that she did not fully…
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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 for Girls, excellently encapsulates this statement. William has dedicated his entire career to lifting individuals, especially women and girls. After completing his education, William went into social work, working at NGOs and promoting the…
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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 York. On March 20, Days for Girls CEO, Tiffany Larson, took to the stage to discuss the theme, “Economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs, Gender Equality, and Sustainable Development Goals.” Tiffany’s presentation shone a spotlight…
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The Power of Days: A Journey of Hope and Resilience
On October 3, 2023, “The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women’s Equity,” will be released. This book, authored by Celeste Mergens, Founder of Days for Girls International, invites readers into her life, where challenges are met with unwavering resolve and transformed into opportunities for positive change. Celeste’s journey…
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Important Announcement: Tiffany Larson Made Permanent CEO
The Days for Girls International Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tiffany Larson has been appointed to be Days for Girls new CEO. Tiffany is a six-year Days for Girls veteran who has held a variety of roles within the organization (including Interim CEO, Chief Operating Officer and International Chapters Director). With over…
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Announcing the Loss of a Beloved Employee, Diana Nampeera
On April 18, 2022 Days for Girls experienced a tremendous loss when Diana Nampeera, Global Manager of Country Programs, passed away. We extend our deepest condolences to Diana’s family and the Uganda Office Team at this time. Diana has been a part of Days for Girls for over 10 years, and is a beloved member…
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Days for Girls Leadership Transition
Thirteen years ago, Celeste Mergens founded Days for Girls International with a singular mission: to help every girl, everywhere unlock her full potential – without menstruation getting in the way. Today, we are closer than ever to achieving that goal. Under Celeste’s stewardship, Days for Girls has grown from a small grassroots effort to a…
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International Day Of The Girl 2021
Thank you to everyone who followed and supported Days for Girls’ International Day Of The Girl campaign! At DfG, we’re lucky to draw from a rich toolbox in the fight for menstrual justice – including tech-forward innovations that help us support and uplift women and girls. That’s why we were so excited to participate in IDG 2021!…
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2021 Enterprise Cohort
Say Hello To Our 2021 Enterprise Cohort! Days for Girls Enterprises are locally-led businesses that bring home-sewn kits, menstrual health education and income-generating opportunities to their communities. Each year, a new global cohort of inspiring leaders graduate from our Social Entrepreneurship Program – and go on to establish thriving DfG Enterprises around the world. Please…
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Happy Father’s Day To #MenWhoKnow
This Father’s Day, Days for Girls is thrilled to celebrate #MenWhoKnow! Male allyship is so critical to the menstrual movement – after all, periods affect every single one of us (not only menstruators themselves). That’s why we’re so grateful for all the fathers, sons, husbands and community leaders working with us to fight period poverty…