Menstrual Equity for Girls in Latin America

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)
  

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

We are excited to share an update on Days for Girls’ impact across Latin America over the past nine months. Thanks to your incredible support, we delivered menstrual health resources and education to tens of thousands of women, girls, and people with periods to advance menstrual equity across the region.

From October 2024 through July 2025, Days for Girls reached 92,817 individuals in Latin America with washable menstrual kits and health education. This includes:

• 64,942 people reached in 2024 across 19 countries; including large-scale efforts in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras.
• 27,875 people reached in 2025 so far across 20 countries; with continued programming in Guatemala, Ecuador, and new outreach in Grenada and Venezuela.

Each Kit distributed represents more than just a product. It reflects self worth, access, and empowerment, especially in communities where menstrual health is still stigmatized or overlooked.

Project Highlight: Loja Province, Ecuador

In Loja Province, Ecuador, we are working to reach 3,200 women and 500 men in coffee- and tea-growing communities. As of late July, our team has already reached 1,654 women and 100 men through washable DfG Kits and comprehensive menstrual health education.

This initiative began with coordination meetings at both provincial and community levels, including engagement with the Vice-Prefect of Loja and other local leaders. A public launch event in March brought strong media visibility, with Days for Girls featured on local radio and news outlets to emphasize the importance of menstrual health.

Local production has been central to this effort. The Ecuador Days for Girls Social Enterprise is producing all kits for the project while building local capacity, creating livelihoods, and strengthening the market for washable pads. The team has successfully sourced materials, navigated supply chain challenges, and completed thousands of Kit components for distribution.

In April, our Ecuador Enterprise Leader participated in an international knowledge-sharing trip to Kenya, joining a three-day menstrual health educator training and visiting a DfG Social Enterprise there. This peer exchange is part of our broader goal to build leadership, strengthen quality, and foster global best practices across our network.

Building Momentum for Menstrual Equity

Across Latin America, Days for Girls continues to break barriers and expand access. This is not only for menstrual products, but also education, confidence, and opportunity. While challenges persist, especially in low-income and remote areas, we see powerful momentum through strong community partnerships and creative in-country teams.

Your support makes this possible. With every kit and every training, we move one  step closer to a future where menstruation is understood, not feared. We aim to create a world where every person navigates their period with dignity.

Thank you for standing with us, and with the women and girls we serve together.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Days for Girls Team

Links:

• Follow Days for Girls on Instagram!
• Check out Days for Girls Ecuador on Facebook!
• Follow Days for Girls Ecuador on Instagram!

• 2025 Report PDF (PDF)