In celebration of Menstrual Health Day on May 28, we’re highlighting some of our partnerships that are empowering today’s girls to become tomorrow’s leaders. Together, we’re building a world where every girl can learn, lead, decide and thrive.
When girls don’t have critical resources like pads and clean water to manage their periods, it causes a ripple effect. They get sick more often, miss school and miss out on opportunities to become leaders of change in their communities.
But we can turn the tide.
Through Plan’s partnership with Kimberly-Clark and their Kotex® and Scott® brands, we’re helping girls get the essentials they need to thrive. This partnership focuses on initiatives for menstrual health and clean water – all crucial for girls’ well-being and their ability to become the next generation of leaders.
Since beginning our work with the Kimberly-Clark Foundation in 2020, we’ve reached millions of people across 10 countries, including Brazil, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Nigeria, Peru and Vietnam.
In 2024, we implemented seven programs across six Latin American countries together, reaching more than 4.5 million people:
— We increased access to sanitation solutions by providing 13,127 hygiene and menstrual care materials to 176,381 children, adolescents and their families through kit deliveries.
— We increased knowledge in six countries by training 4,210 young people as peer educators who can lead menstrual health trainings and advocate for people in their communities.
— We improved menstrual health, sanitation and hygiene awareness by reaching over 4 million individuals through campaigns on topics like periods and handwashing techniques.
When girls have access to menstrual products and information about their own bodies, their lives change. They can go to school without worrying, participate in their communities and build the confidence to lead. Clean water and safe toilets are just as important, keeping them healthy and safe to manage their periods with dignity. Giving girls these basics isn’t just about helping them survive; it’s about helping them unlock their potential to change the world.
For 17-year-old Delia in Guatemala, who joined Plan and Kimberly-Clark’s program to support menstrual health education, she has become more confident in speaking with her family and friends about periods. Now, she teaches her community about menstrual health and disease prevention.
“Menstruation is not dirty, and we should not feel impure,” Delia says. “It is time to break down the barriers. Both men and women should be informed about the topic of menstruation.”
Through our partnership with the Kimberly-Clark Foundation, we’ve reached more than 590,000 people in Guatemala in 2024 with menstrual health resources and education.
We’re proud to partner with organizations like the Kimberly-Clark Foundation to do this important work. Together, we focus on providing menstrual health kits and education, improving access to clean water and toilets, and supporting education and empowerment programs. These programs support the unique needs of girls, giving them the tools they need to become the next generation of leaders.
With support from corporate partners like the Kimberly-Clark Foundation and individuals like you, we’re creating a powerful community where your generosity helps girls become the leaders their communities need.
Together, we’re building a world where every girl has the chance to thrive, and we’re committed to making that a reality because her future starts now.
