Menstrual Health Day 5/28
Stop the stigma. End period poverty.
Periods are a normal part of life. But for millions of girls worldwide, menstruation can mean health risks, shame and harassment.
Nearly a fourth of the world’s girls and women face barriers to managing their periods, including stigma and a lack of access to period products. Periods can cause girls to miss school and sacrifice their futures.
You can help change that. Support Plan International right now, and your gift will be matched up to $20,000 in honor of Menstrual Health Day, which is coming up on May 28.
Donate now and your gift DOUBLES to help girls stay in school, stay healthy and manage their periods with dignity.
Not ready to make a financial contribution? Make your voice heard and sign our pledge to stop the stigma and end period poverty.
Ending period poverty requires a comprehensive approach. Plan helps meet women and girls’ immediate needs for supplies and facilities, while providing them with the knowledge to support their own menstrual health. We foster environments where girls are protected instead of restricted.
Here’s how Plan works to end period poverty and stigma:
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Creating girl-friendly bathroomsIn schools, health clinics and communities, Plan helps to build safe, private facilities for women and girls, with clean water, hand washing stations and a place to dispose of menstrual products. |
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Improving access to menstrual products:Millions of women and girls lack access to quality, hygienic menstrual products. Plan works to provide these products and increase their availability and affordability to protect girls’ health and dignity. |
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Sharing knowledge and skills:Due to the stigma surrounding periods, women and girls, as well as men and boys, often know very little about menstrual health. Plan promotes menstrual health education by talking openly about periods in girls’ clubs, parenting groups and teacher workshops. |
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Enabling a supportive environment:No girl should feel ashamed of her period — but in many places, stigma still causes girls to miss out on daily life. Plan is working to dispel the stigma by engaging with communities through participatory channels such as community theater, radio spots and interactive trainings. |
