Days for Girls International

Exciting Announcement! This holiday season, Days for Girls is participating in the 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 initiative, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to light the world with menstrual health. What is a 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞? It’s a vending machine of service and joy! Instead of buying snacks or drinks, you could buy an item representing a DfG washable menstrual pad Kit for a school girl, refugee, or new mother. Your purchase of the item representing the solution is a donation that directly supports that cause. This inspiring initiative will be hosted across 108 cities globally and includes opportunities to give online, enabling people everywhere to join in meaningful acts of service. Stay tuned to learn the locations and dates of 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 near you! Want to learn more today? Check out our blog post! https://lnkd.in/eU9fZXMM #GivingMachines #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterDaySaints #LightTheWorld

We are thrilled to announce that Celeste Mergens' book, “The Power of Days,” has been selected as a winner in the 21st Annual Best Book Awards in the category of “Nonfiction: Narrative!” This year's Annual Best Book Awards contest featured thousands of entries from authors and publishers across the globe, making it one of the largest international book award programs. In her book, Celeste, the Founder of Days for Girls International, shares her personal journey, including stories of challenges and triumphs. Readers will discover the inspiration behind the creation of Days for Girls—a global movement that supports women and girls through menstrual health education, advocacy, and sustainable solutions. We are so proud of Celeste! Both her book and this organization are breaking down menstrual barriers and helping create a more period-positive world. Order your own copy of her award-winning book, and 10% of book profits will go directly to DfG! https://lnkd.in/eBbyDpFY

Meet Naana, our incredible Days for Girls' Programs Director for Program Offices, based in Accra, Ghana. Since joining in 2013 during a Kit-packing project, Naana now oversees our offices in Kenya, Uganda, and Nepal, supporting leaders, partnerships, and community projects. Her cross-cultural leadership and problem-solving skills make her a key player in driving DfG's global mission. With a passion for menstrual health, Naana is dedicated to supporting girls and women with the resources they need to thrive. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Sexual Reproductive Health Policy, a degree which will help her on the path to breaking down menstrual stigma worldwide. We are proud of Naana and the change she’s helping to create! Sign up for our newsletter for more stories of impact! https://lnkd.in/g4ehYPBq  #DaysForGirls #MenstrualHealth

Join us next week on November 6 at 2 PM SAST for an important conversation on "Advancing Menstrual Health in South African Schools: Aligning with Girls’ Vision for the Future!” We will explore girls' visions for creating supportive menstrual environments in schools. Backed by research from MIET Africa and UNICEF, this webinar will dive into the importance of product choice and how menstrual education can support girls to make informed decisions. Learn about innovative solutions from young women on managing menstrual waste, and hear about the Menstrual Health Guidelines developed by South Africa’s Department of Basic Education to foster more period-positive schools. Register and reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/d6cs6Cqy #MenstrualHealth #EducationMatters #DaysForGirls #SouthAfrica

Meet Martha Rodriguez, a champion for women and girls in the Dominican Republic! Having witnessed period poverty firsthand, Martha dedicated her career to public health, working on government policies to improve reproductive education and menstrual health. In 2020, Martha founded ProInfancia, a Days for Girls Social Enterprise, to support women and girls through menstrual health education and economic independence. With a team of 35, ProInfancia creates DfG Kits and teaches girls to manage their cycles with dignity. Martha's work continues to transform lives, and she remains driven by her passion for service. At Days for Girls, we celebrate leaders like Martha, who are making a difference one period at a time! Learn more about Martha and her incredible work here! https://lnkd.in/g2McCCdw #DaysForGirls #ProInfancia #MenstrualHealth

Introducing Severina Lemachokoti! As a dedicated member of DfG’s International Board, Severina is a passionate advocate for gender equity. Since joining DfG in 2016, she has been a steadfast champion for menstrual equity worldwide. Severina is also dedicated to promoting the rights of indigenous peoples, particularly through human rights activism and conflict resolution. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Master’s degree in Liberal Studies focused on Community Psychology, Sociology, and Women's Studies. With this background, Severina brings a unique perspective and many skills to her work with DfG. We are grateful for her leadership and her infectious enthusiasm for menstrual health and gender equity. Are you interested in menstrual health too? Check out our website to find ways you can get involved! https://lnkd.in/eUVJ7Nm9

Last month, Days for Girls staff, leaders, and volunteers gathered in Toronto for the fifth in-person DfG Canada conference! It was an inspiring time full of learning, sharing, and celebrating. Our amazing Canadian Chapters and Teams are hard at work increasing access to menstrual health locally and abroad. 🌍 At Days for Girls, we believe in the Power of We. Together, we can shift the conversation around menstrual health and create a lasting, sustainable impact. Want to be part of the movement? Find out how you can get involved and help people have access to menstrual health supplies and education! https://lnkd.in/eUVJ7Nm9 #DaysForGirls #PowerOfWe #MenstrualHealth #PeriodEquity #Canada

At Days for Girls, we are committed to ensuring that women and girls worldwide have access to period products and education, and our supply chain helps us reach them! What does this look like? In the United States, we operate three key collection points, where amazing volunteers assemble washable menstrual health Kits. These Kits are then sent to those in need, often as part of humanitarian aid, reaching refugees, internally displaced persons, or those affected by conflict or natural disasters. Throughout the African continent, where DfG has a supply hub in Nairobi, Kenya, the DfG supply chain looks like negotiating with suppliers to get the best possible prices, including a recent 20% reduction in the cost of materials in East Africa. This means better-priced, quality products that reach girls in both rural and urban communities. At DfG, we are committed to providing the highest quality washable pads to those who need them. When people have what they need to menstruate safely, they have increased confidence to participate in school, work, and society and pursue their goals. To learn more about what makes a DfG pad, check out our website! https://lnkd.in/gnR2Dk36

By creating period friendly businesses today, we can ensure workplaces are better prepared for women tomorrow. Join The Period Positive Workplace in building a better future for girls: https://lnkd.in/gYGehPW2

Today is International Day of the Girl. This year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” is especially poignant as many girls worldwide are enduring unimaginable crises. With escalating violence and natural disasters, countless girls now lack access to the critical menstrual health supplies they urgently need. This is the situation in Lebanon, where conflict has displaced nearly a million people. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Hurricane Helene has left whole communities struggling. For girls in these areas, access to menstrual health products has become a daily battle. Your support will provide essential menstrual health supplies and education, helping girls in crisis manage their periods with dignity and safety, allowing them to pursue their “vision for the future.” Thanks to the generosity of several donors, your contributions today will be matched! Join us in making a difference and double your impact by helping us provide menstrual health supplies to girls in Lebanon, those affected by Hurricane Helene, and beyond! https://bit.ly/4cXV8oV