Shattering Menstrual Shame in Nepal

Because Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics, Days for Girls’ Shattering the Shame project is moving forward in Nepal. This is in large part thanks to your continuing financial support for women and girls in hard-hit rural communities.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Kathmandu office has received numerous calls for DfG PODs (Personal Objects of Dignity). Our Nepal Enterprises have been able to respond to this need, as well as continuing to create DfG Supreme Kits. Furthermore, our office staff has reached out to our Enterprise leaders to provide data collection and project management training, thus improving their entrepreneurial skills. In doing so, we are coaching future leaders in areas that desperately need menstruation advocacy. 

With recent world-wide travel restrictions, our “Boots on the Ground'' are needed now more than ever! Our capable Nepalese Enterprise leaders are continuing to provide DfG menstrual education and Kit distributions. Your funds have been used by our Kathmandu office to translate our Men Who Know program into Nepali and young Nepalese men are learning how to support the females in their lives and the healthy process of menstruation. Because of you, we are also able to raise awareness around the illegal and destructive practice of relegating women and girls to huts during menstruation, known as chauupadi. DfG remains vigilant in shifting cultural practices to be safe for all girls and women.

With all of the recent global chaos, we thank you for your financial support and commitment to the women and girls of Nepal. And know that now, more than ever, Days for Girls remains committed to our mission to improve the lives of Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.