Our partnership with Days for Girls

No girl should ever feel embarrassed or have to miss school because of her monthly period. Educating girls about their bodies is essential to changing their narrative from one of shame to one of celebration and empowerment. But education alone is not enough. Girls and women who live on less than $1.50 a day need a menstrual product that will last and work within the constraints of their income and environment. Without a solution, they rely on rags, leaves, or remain sitting in their rooms on a piece of cardboard.

We partnered with Days for Girls Africa (DfG) to turn periods into pathways. Our partnership helped to expand Day’s for Girls’ Enterprise Program that teaches local women to sew and sell DfG period kits and to provide health education to girls. DfG kits include washable pads that can be reused for up to three years, providing girls access to menstrual products. The enterprise program supports local leaders by providing the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to deliver menstrual health solutions and education in their own communities. Women in the program attend workshops that include training in marketing, business, health, and sewing skills. This model builds a sustainable system to help generate income and pave the way to reaching every girl.