Share a better period
Please donate to help end period poverty around the world, and share a better period with those in need. This Menstrual Hygiene Day, share a better period.
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Susan, from Uganda, has enjoyed receiving sanitary pads and learning about managing her periods at ActionAid workshops. Photo: Esther Mbabazi/ActionAid
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After the Myanmar earthquake, ActionAid supported women with essential kits. Photo: AA
ActionAid essentials kits
Find out about ActionAid essentials kits and how they help change the lives of women and girls in emergencies.
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Girls at the ActionAid Rwanda summer camp in Nyanza District participate in classroom learning activities. . Photo: Christie Ntwari/ActionAid
Period poverty - FAQs
Answers to all the frequently asked questions about periods or menstruation, and ActionAid's work on period poverty.
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Belyne, a workshop leader at the Girls camp leads sessions on how to make reusable period pads. . Photo: Christie Ntwari/ActionAid
Reusable sanitary pads and sustainability
Sustainable, reusable sanitary pads are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. Learn more about reusable pads and other sustainable period products.
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Susan, from Uganda, has enjoyed receiving sanitary pads and learning about managing her periods at ActionAid workshops. Photo: Esther Mbabazi/ActionAid
Donate to help end period poverty
Please donate to help end period poverty around the world, so girls can get the education they deserve.
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Girls from the Bangladesh girl-led research team spending time together. Photo: Fabeha Monir
Period poverty
Period poverty affects women, girls and people who menstruate all over the world. Find out more about period poverty, how ActionAid is working to end menstrual poverty and how you can help.
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