Women & Girls


Hurricane Helene: DfG’s Humanitarian Response

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities across North Carolina grappled with devastation. Amid the chaos, many girls and women found…

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…

Exploring the Environmental Footprint of Period Products

Earlier this year, Days for Girls wrote an article about the intersection of menstrual product choice and environmental impacts. Below is…

Exciting Holiday Announcement: Light the World with Days for Girls!

This holiday season, Days for Girls International is honored to participate in the Light the World Giving Machine initiative, a unique…

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…

Martha Rodriguez: A Champion for Menstrual Health in the Dominican Republic

From a young age, Martha Rodriguez had a passion for improving the lives of others in her native Dominican Republic. Long…

Webinar Report: Canada’s Journey to Accelerate Gender and Menstrual Equity

Investing in efforts to advance menstrual health (MH) equality is a crucial step toward reaching gender equality. This is true of…

International Women’s Day 2024

Tomorrow, March 8,  is International Women’s Day (IWD)! For 2024, the UN theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” reminds us of…

DfG Ecuador: Empowering Indigenous Women Through Menstrual Health

In Ecuador’s remote, indigenous communities, there are limited educational, professional and social opportunities for girls and women. They also lack access…

The Period Positive Workplace Testimonial Series: OVO

In May 2023, Days for Girls (DfG), PSI Europe, The Policy Project, The Pad Project, Share the Dignity and the Toilet…