Here, you will find the latest information on the evolution of Menstrual Hygiene management and period poverty in Burkina Faso and in Africa, as current events in low school retention, the stigma surrounding period, and higher school retention in lower-income countries.
All insights are made possible through the dedication of our team of volunteer writers. There are many challenges that young girls face worldwide that can impact their education. These challenges include premature marriage, a lack of female-friendly toilets, period poverty (lack of sanitary pads), lack of menstrual education workshops, food insecurity, and gender-based violence.
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Every February, Black History Month is celebrated. As we remind ourselves, there are countless Black genius trailblazers that we probably don’t know about, or that we take for granted what they did that shaped culture, or humanity, Nonetheless, it’s never too late to acknowledge these trailblazers and their impacts and contributions whether in February, or any other day!
Over the last 6 months, I have been working on my Girl Scout Gold Award project, which focused on helping people who experience period poverty as well as educating them about menstrual health.
At Girl Now Woman Later, we believe every day should be Menstrual Health Awareness Day. Our CEO and founder, Bienvenue Konsimbo, advocates for the end of period shame in its entirety.
This summer, the Girl Now Woman Later team expanded through our internship program. This program helps cultivate young talent by giving them hands-on experience in non-profit work.
At Girl Now Woman Later, we think that empowering, educating, and caring for girls now is the first step toward the success of women tomorrow.
Purpose of the position: Girl Now Woman Later seeks new board members who enjoy hands-on engagement with skills and expertise in event planning, fundraising,
Priyal Tyagi Asking a friend for a tampon or pad seems second-nature for most of us. After all, it’s a simple request for a
We offer our sincerest gratitude for our 2023 donors as we celebrate Galantine’s Day this February 13th! It may seem like a silly holiday,
EDUCATION is A fundamental human right. I was fortunate to have been educated in Burkina Faso, West Africa. As a young girl, I felt