Gender Equality Jordan Project #26101

Menstrual Dignity for Refugee Women

by Days for Girls International

Project Report | Dec 16, 2025
Menstrual Dignity for Refugee Women_Q4 Report

By The Development Team | Days for Girls International

December 2025

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

Menstrual health support is often one of the first needs to be overlooked when families are displaced by conflict or disaster, yet it remains essential to dignity, safety, and well-being. Thanks to your generosity, 2025 has been a year of meaningful impact for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and communities navigating crisis.

From January through December 2025, Days for Girls reached 31,346 refugees, IDPs, and individuals affected by disasters across 26 countries. Each DfG Kit delivered provides more than menstrual supplies — it brings comfort, restores confidence, and offers a sense of stability when daily life is uncertain.

This year’s reach includes:

Chad – 10,303 reached
Burundi – 1,242 reached
Jamaica– 4,968 reached in response to Hurricane Melissa
Jordan – 1,242 reached
Lebanon – 900 reached (North Lebanon, Akkar, and Tripoli)
Uganda – 1,500 reached in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
Ukraine – 2,659 reached
United States – 2,803 reached
Cambodia – 828 displaced Cambodians reached due to the Thai-Cambodian border conflict

Across these regions, our teams, many of whom include women from refugee and host communities, provided DfG Kits along with vital menstrual health education. These sessions offer practical knowledge, promote health and hygiene, and create safe spaces for conversation and empowerment.

In Uganda’s Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, girls and women shared how receiving washable, long-lasting menstrual supplies alleviates both financial strain and emotional distress. One young participant told us that having her own kit means she can "attend school confidently, without worry or shame." Similar stories echo throughout our work in Lebanon, Chad, and Cambodia, where ongoing crises continue to disrupt access to basic necessities.

Thanks to you, menstrual health is not forgotten in these challenging environments. Your support allows DfG to respond quickly, partner with local organizations, and reach communities who are often underserved in humanitarian response.

As conflicts, displacement, and climate-driven emergencies persist globally, the need for sustainable menstrual health solutions remains urgent. And yet, time and again, you’ve shown that compassion can cross borders.

On behalf of the entire Days for Girls team, thank you for standing with us and with the women and girls we serve. Your partnership ensures that dignity, health, and hope continue to reach those who need it most.

With deep gratitude,

The Days for Girls Team

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Attachments:

Dec_2025_Global_Giving_Refugee_Report.pdf (PDF)

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Aug 20, 2025
Menstrual Dignity for Refugee Women 2025

By Days for Girls International | The Development Team

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

Access to menstrual health care is often overlooked during humanitarian crises, yet it is vital to preserving dignity, health, and overall well-being. Thanks to your continued support, we reached thousands of women, girls, and people with periods in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Your generosity ensured that menstrual health remains a priority in emergency response efforts.

From September 2024 through July 2025, Days for Girls has reached 62,991 refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and individuals affected by disasters and emergencies.

This includes:

In 2024 (September–December), we reached 57,867 individuals, including through projects in:

Burundi – 10,749 reached
Jordan – 3,110 reached
Lebanon – 6,278 reached
Mexico – 1,120 reached
Gaza – 3,726 reached
Somalia – 18,670 reached
South Sudan – 3,536 reached
Ukraine – 2,340 reached

In 2025 so far (January–July), we’ve reached an additional 5,124 individuals affected by crises.

These numbers represent more than distributions. They reflect lives touched, self worth restored, and hope shared in times of upheaval.

We are proud to continue our work in Burundi, Jordan, Lebanon, and Ukraine, while also expanding efforts to support displaced populations in Cambodia and Uganda. Through our global network and dedicated Social Enterprise teams, some of whom are part of the refugee communities themselves, we are actively delivering washable menstrual kits and vital health education to those who need it most.

As crises persist across the globe, from ongoing displacement in Lebanon to conflict in Gaza and economic instability in multiple regions, the need for menstrual health solutions remains urgent. Every DfG Kit distributed provides not only practical supplies, but also comfort and resilience.

We could not do this without you. Your continued support makes it possible for us to respond quickly and compassionately, even in the most difficult circumstances.

On behalf of the entire Days for Girls team, thank you for standing with us and with the women and girls we serve. Your partnership is a lifeline, and a powerful statement that menstrual health matters, no matter the situation.

With deep gratitude,

The Days for Girls Team

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Attachments:

2025 Report (PDF)

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Oct 2, 2024
Menstrual Dignity for Refugee Women

By Days for Girls International | Development Team

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September 2024

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

Menstrual health care is often neglected in emergency responses, despite its critical importance during crises. We extend our sincere gratitude for your continued support, which enables us to provide essential menstrual health resources to refugee women, girls and people with periods globally. Your generosity allows us to address critical needs and empower communities during these challenging times.

The situation in Lebanon has drastically worsened in recent weeks. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, more than 1,000 people have lost their lives due to Israeli airstrikes over the last two weeks, and nearly 1 million people — close to one-fifth of Lebanon’s population — have been displaced as they flee the bombardment. The impact of this escalation has been devastating, adding new layers of hardship to an already dire situation marked by economic instability, inflation, and widespread power outages.

Despite these immense challenges, our resolve remains strong. Our Days for Girls Social Enterprise team, made up primarily of Syrian refugee women, has been on the ground in North Lebanon, responding swiftly to the needs of displaced families. This week, we distributed 100 washable DfG Kits to Syrian refugees, ensuring that these women and girls have access to basic menstrual health products. Over the next week, we will distribute an additional 250 kits to displaced Lebanese families who have fled the conflict in Beirut and are now seeking refuge in converted schools and private homes in the north.

Our team has already begun distributing menstrual Kits and other essential hygiene supplies to those most affected by this crisis, and we will continue to do so in the coming week. While travel and operations remain dangerous due to the ongoing violence, we are doing everything we can to meet the urgent needs of these communities, providing them with the dignity and care they deserve during this difficult time.

In addition to our efforts in Lebanon, we have continued to support refugees in Ukraine and Poland, sending 1,670 menstrual kits to those in need during this last quarter. The demand for menstrual health supplies remains high as women and girls in crisis settings struggle to access even the most basic necessities.

As we look ahead, we will focus on raising funds to expand our reach to even more displaced people, ensuring that menstrual health remains a priority amid the different crises. Your ongoing support is crucial in helping us continue this important work.

On behalf of the Days for Girls team, we thank you for standing by us and the women and girls we serve during this unprecedented time. Your generosity is a beacon of hope, providing critical resources and restoring dignity to those who need it most.

With heartfelt thanks,

The Days for Girls Team

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Attachments:

Q3_Global_Giving_Lebanon_Report2.pdf (PDF)

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