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The Frontline of Dignity
Stories of our work to give girls power over their periods



Putting the “Men” in Menstrual Hygiene
Today we want to talk about what dads, and other men and boys, can do to improve menstrual hygiene. I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t...
May 23, 2018


Why education about menstruation is important – for everyone
Imagine waking up in the morning as a teenage girl with blood on your bedding and no idea why it is there. Imagine first your fear, and...
May 23, 2018


Five things to know about menstrual hygiene around the world
Through our work in rural Ethiopia, we’ve learned that many people, in the US and elsewhere, are not aware of the challenges faced by...
Apr 18, 2018


Choosing a different path
Asafach is 21 years old and lives with her father and her two brothers. Her mother died when she was young, so she takes care of her...
Apr 18, 2018


What it costs to go back to school
Being a teenager isn’t easy, regardless of which continent you’re on. The transition from childhood to adulthood is universally confusing...
Apr 18, 2018
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