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Global Washington Philanthropy Guide

Days for Girls is proud to be featured in Seattle Foundation and Global Philanthropy’s sixth-annual Global Philanthropy Guide!
Each year, the Global Philanthropy Guide shines a light on Washington-based organizations making an impact in low- and middle-income countries. The 2021 Guide focuses on those making strides in the fight against gender-based violence: an insidious problem that has skyrocketed during COVID-19.
 
Days for Girls works to eliminate gender-based violence by tackling period poverty, advocating for menstruator rights and uplifting women and girls around the world. We are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts! Most exciting of all: the guide includes an inspiring interview with our Chief Programs Officer Vicki Carew, who shares how DfG is breaking the downward spiral of period poverty with another type of spiral – one with an upward trajectory.
 
She also shares her personal story as a menstruator growing up in Sierra Leone, why this work resonates so deeply with her, and the importance of a holistic approach to menstrual equity (which means involving men and boys!).
 
Check out the full guide here >>>

  • Why Local Distributions Matter in the Fight Against Period Poverty

    The Power of Community: Volunteers Lead Change through Local Distributions At Days for Girls International (DfG), the strength of our volunteers is one of the driving forces behind our belief in local leaders putting their compassion into action. The work of DfG Chapters and Teams happens around sewing tables in community centers, churches, and even…

  • Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital first hospital to join the Period Positive Movement!

    Utah law already requires period products in government buildings and public schools. Why not hospitals? Penni Smith, Program Coordinator for the Utah Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH), was researching ways to help patients experiencing period poverty when she found herself asking this question over and over again. Utah…

  • Period Positive Workplace Initiative Celebrates Milestone

    400+ businesses, in 62 countries, reaching almost half a million employees across the globe! Last month, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) initiative celebrated an important milestone: over 400 businesses in 62 countries have received PPW certification, creating menstrual-friendly workplaces for almost half a million employees across the globe.  As the movement gains momentum, the PPW…