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Research, partnerships, community stories, and updates from Days for Girls teams around the world.
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Sharing Hope in Kenya
Mary almost gave up on life… but a gift brought her back Mary Gechuru, 38 years old, is a widowed mother of four living in Nyamira County. Mary shared, “Since losing my husband a few years ago, life has been full of struggle — but nothing has been as difficult as dealing with menstruation, both…
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Advocacy, Global Impact, Menstrual Health, News & Updates, Partnerships, Sustainable Development, Women & GirlsNOW AVAILABLE – Updated South Africa & Kenya Menstrual Health Country Snapshots
In June 2022, Days for Girls International (DfG) began the Menstrual Health (MH) Country Snapshot project. The goal of this project was to collaborate with government, MH experts, thought leaders, and decision-makers to produce high-level, easily digestible reports on the MH policies, challenges, and conditions in individual countries. Within the first two years of the…
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Enterprises, Global Impact, Menstrual Health, News & Updates, Partnerships, Sustainable Development, Women & GirlsLocal Solutions, Lasting Impact: Why Days for Girls Social Enterprises Matter
What does it take to create lasting change in menstrual health? Is it access to products? Education? Community support? The answer is all of the above, but how that change happens can look very different depending on where you are. At Days for Girls, that approach often takes shape through Social Enterprises. A Social Enterprise…
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Days for Girls Announces Partnership with the Navajo Nation to Advance Menstrual Health
Days for Girls (DfG) is thrilled to announce new partnerships within the Navajo Nation to increase access to menstrual health products and education on the reservation. The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American tribe in the United States, covering over 27,000 square miles and home to over 250,000 Navajo (Diné) people across 110 local…
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UN CSW Roundup: How Days for Girls Elevates Menstrual Health Across the Life Course
2026 marked the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and Days for Girls (DfG) was privileged to lead and contribute to a variety of parallel and side events at this prestigious gathering of government, civil society, private sector, and advocacy leaders. By participating in three separate events this year, DfG elevated menstrual…
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Announcing the Cambodia Menstrual Health Snapshot
Days for Girls is excited to announce the latest Menstrual Health (MH) Country Snapshot series on Cambodia! This snapshot marks the eleventh installment of the Country Snapshot series, and the second completed for a country in Asia. The goal of the Country Snapshots series, which started in 2022, is to provide MH experts and advocates…
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Twelve Educators, One Shared Mission: Advancing Menstrual Health in Kenya
Across Kisii, Nyamira, and Bomet counties in Kenya, twelve educators are helping shift how schools and communities talk about menstrual health. Through the Days for Girls EmpowerHer Project, funded by The Starbucks Foundation, they participated in DfG’s Training of Educator program in order to effectively lead menstrual health education sessions in schools and communities while…
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Chetha Sao: Helping Girls Move from Silence to Confidence in Cambodia
For teachers like Chetha Sao, education is about more than lessons in a classroom. It is about helping students feel confident in themselves and truly prepared for life. At O Ya Dav Secondary School in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia, Chetha has seen firsthand how access to accurate information about puberty and menstrual health can change the…
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Andrea Espinoza: What Began as a Small Business Is Now Reaching Women Across Ecuador
International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the women whose leadership is creating lasting change in their communities. In Ecuador, Andrea Espinoza has helped expand menstrual health education, access, and opportunity for thousands of girls and women. Before joining Days for Girls, Andrea had already begun making washable cloth pads and selling them in…
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Parikshya Adhikari: Finding Her Voice and Helping Others Find Theirs
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on how change takes root and grows. For Parikshya Adhikari, a Class 12 student in Kathmandu, that change began in a classroom. Before attending the Ambassadors of Women’s Health training led by Days for Girls Nepal, Parikshya carried many of the same misconceptions about menstruation that surrounded…
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Alison Gershman: Stitching Skill, Service, and Global Impact
This International Women’s Day, we are proud to honor women whose steady leadership strengthens communities near and far. For Alison Gershman, that leadership begins with a needle and thread and extends across continents. At just 10 years old, Alison’s mother began teaching her to sew, sparking a lifelong love of textiles and design. After earning…
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Samantha Backus: In the Middle of the Fire, She Took Action
International Women’s Day invites us to recognize women whose leadership creates lasting change in their communities. For Samantha Backus, action began in the middle of a crisis. During the 2025 Franklin Fire in southern California, students at Pepperdine University were told to shelter in place with only minutes to gather belongings before evacuating their dorms.…
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Days for Girls and The Starbucks Foundation Support Thousands of Women in Ecuador and Kenya
Days for Girls International (DfG) is thrilled to announce two new grants awarded by The Starbucks Foundation to expand our menstrual health (MH) initiatives in Ecuador and Kenya. These generous grants will support 19,600 people in coffee and tea-growing communities, ensuring access to sustainable menstrual products, culturally relevant menstrual health education, and opportunities for economic…
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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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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 themselves without access to essential menstrual health products. Knowing that periods do not pause for emergencies, Days for Girls rallied our volunteers, and, through their humanitarian efforts, delivered Hybrid Kits—washable, reusable menstrual supplies—to 2,484…
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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 girls everywhere have for their future and raised awareness about the importance of investing in girls. On Wednesday, November 6, South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (DBE), Days for Girls, MIET Africa, and UNICEF…
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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 a condensed version of the report. We encourage you to read the full article here. Introduction When shopping for period products, we can all agree that choice is essential. Usually, the comfort and affordability…
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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 opportunity to bring menstrual health resources to women and girls globally. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Giving Machines are a creative and impactful way for communities to support…
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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 for their rights. This year, the IDG theme is Girls’ Vision for the Future. The theme was chosen after findings from a UNICEF analysis showed that girls are courageous amid challenges and remain hopeful…
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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 before joining Days for Girls as a Social Enterprise leader, she had dedicated her life and career to serving her community. Martha’s childhood experiences exposed her to the pervasive challenges faced by Dominican women…