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Amadia knows girls are less likely to miss school when they have practical solutions and peer support — from making reusable pads to having safe, open conversations about periods. Photo: Christie Ntwari/ActionAid
One in ten people in the UK have struggled to afford period products in the last year forcing many to choose between pads, food, heating and other essentials.
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, period poverty is still quietly keeping women and girls out of schools, workplaces, sport and public life.
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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
Follow our simple guide to make your own eco-friendly, reusable sanitary pads - the same method used by women we work with around the world.
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U Phyo Wai Lin and Ma Mar Aye in front of their new home in Mandalay Region. . Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing/ActionAid
Celebrate the kindness and generosity of your mum by choosing a charity Mother's Day gift for her.
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From Malala Yousafzai to Michelle Obama, thought-provoking women leaders share their quotes on International Women's Day. Photo: ActionAid. Photo credits below.
This International Women’s Day 2026, here are eight inspiring quotes from remarkable women from all walks of life who have shaped history and continue to inspire us today and join us 6–8 March in Exeter for Women By Women: Rooted in Resistance, a free photography exhibition celebrating women’s voices and their fight for land rights
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Christine is part of the Buhera goat breeders association established by ActionAid for training in Zimbabwe. Photo: ActionAid Zimbabwe
Looking for a unique way to say “I love you”, this Valentine’s Day? Our charity Valentine’s Day gifts collection has something for everyone - from just £17!
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Women champions, farmers and partner member staff at the Resilience Market in Kampot, Cambodia. ActionAid Cambodia. Photo: ActionAid Cambodia
Three years on from the “She Is the Answer” UK Aid Match initiative in Cambodia, a women-led fight against climate change through various transformative projects in Cambodia is bearing fruit.
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