Menstrual Equity for Girls in Latin America

April 2026

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

Across Latin America, more women and girls are accessing the knowledge and resources they need to manage menstruation with confidence and dignity.

Thanks to your support,9,962 women and girls have been reached so far in 2026 with menstrual health education and Days for Girls Kits across Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, and Mexico.

This work is continuing to grow. In the months ahead, programming is planned to reach thousands more, 4,968 people in Venezuela, 2,484 in Honduras, 2484 in El Salvador, and 2,322 in Cuba, expanding access to both education and sustainable menstrual products across the region.

A key part of this progress is the leadership of local women who are driving change within their own communities.

In Ecuador, Andrea Espinoza leads the Days for Girls Social Enterprise, producing DfG Kits, delivering menstrual health education, and creating employment opportunities for women. Before joining Days for Girls, Andrea was already making washable pads on a small scale, driven by a desire to provide safer and more sustainable options for women and girls in her community.

With support and mentorship, that work has grown into a thriving enterprise that is now reaching thousands.

“Girls and women deserve to accept menstruation as a natural and healthy part of their bodies,” Andrea shared. “Ending myths and discrimination begins with education.”

In 2026, Andrea and her team are producing thousands of DfG Kits for distribution in Loja Province, alongside delivering menstrual health education in partnership with local stakeholders. This work is helping to ensure that more women and girls not only have access to products, but also the knowledge to use them confidently.

“The training made me feel more confident in my body and was useful for better understanding the changes in the body.”

Across communities, women and girls are reporting increased confidence, improved understanding of their bodies, and greater ability to manage menstruation safely and comfortably.

Because of you, menstrual health is becoming more visible, more understood, and more supported across Latin America. Together, we are strengthening local leadership, expanding access, and creating lasting change for women and girls across the region.

Thank you for making this work possible.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Days for Girls Team

• GG_Latin_America_Q1_2026.pdf (PDF)
  

December 2025

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

Thanks to your generosity, menstrual health access has continued to grow across Latin America this year, reaching tens of thousands of women, girls, and people with periods who deserve comfort, dignity, and the knowledge to care for their bodies with confidence. 

In 2025 to date, your support has helped Days for Girls reach 57,818 people with menstrual health programming, including 57,125 women and girls who received washable DfG Kits alongside vital health education, and 693 men and boys who participated in menstrual health education sessions. Your support helped us continue and strengthen programs in countries such as Ecuador, Honduras, Venezuela, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, and Grenada.

Every day, through your generosity, people are learning about their bodies, accessing sustainable menstrual products, and breaking down barriers of stigma. Thank you for making this possible.

One of the most inspiring examples of this progress is unfolding in Loja Province, Ecuador. 

Thanks to you, our team there has reached 4,173 women and girls and 500 men and boys so far this year. Community leaders, local officials, and even the Vice-Prefect’s Office have partnered with Days for Girls to strengthen outreach and support gatherings where menstrual health can be discussed openly. The project even gained regional media attention, and DfG Social Enterprise Leader in Ecuador, Andrea,  was invited to speak at the National Assembly—an incredible milestone for menstrual health visibility in the country.

Every DfG Kit distributed in Loja was sewn locally by the DfG Social Enterprise in Ecuador, creating jobs, building skills, and strengthening economic resilience. 

Across all activities, the personal feedback we receive continues to be the strongest reminder of why this work matters. 

Participants shared “this training helped us feel safer when we are on our period,” and “I liked the talk because we didn’t feel embarrassed.” Others told us, “I learned so much about the menstrual cycle and how to care for myself,” and “It gave us more confidence.” These powerful statements reflect the heart of what you make possible: the chance for someone to feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Because of you, menstrual health is no longer a hidden or shameful topic in so many communities. Together, we are creating spaces where girls can ask questions without shame, where boys learn how to be supportive, and where women feel heard and respected. You are helping build local leadership, strengthen small enterprises, and ensure sustainable access to menstrual products in regions that need it most.

Thank you, for walking alongside us, and alongside the women and girls whose lives are changed every day because of your generosity. We are deeply grateful for all you make possible.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Days for Girls Team

Links:

• DfG Ecuador is on Instagram!

• Dec_2025_Global_Giving_Latin_America_Report.pdf (PDF)