Enterprises

Celebrating International Day of the Girl: How DfG Social Enterprises are Building Girls’ Vision for the Future

October 11 marks International Day of the Girl (IDG), a global holiday dedicated to celebrating girls, amplifying their voices, and advocating…

Martha Rodriguez: A Champion for Menstrual Health in the Dominican Republic

From a young age, Martha Rodriguez had a passion for improving the lives of others in her native Dominican Republic. Long…

Breaking Barriers: Chipo Chikomo’s Journey to Social Entrepreneurship

Chipo Chikomo’s path to becoming a leader in the menstrual health (MH) field was unexpected, and her impact so far has…

Days for Girls Advocating for Menstrual Health at the CSW68 Forum in New York

Last month, Days for Girls International had the opportunity to advocate for menstrual health at the CSW68 NGO Forum in New…

From Homelessness to Menstrual Health Advocacy: Meet Christine Okii Khatima

No one prepared Christine for her first period. She was at school when the blood came, causing her to panic. She…

DfG Ecuador: Empowering Indigenous Women Through Menstrual Health

In Ecuador’s remote, indigenous communities, there are limited educational, professional and social opportunities for girls and women. They also lack access…

Days for Girls in Malawi: Transforming Lives through Community Engagement

Days for Girls, with the generous support of This is L and partially funded by IREX and USAID, has been implementing…

Starbucks Foundation Funding Facilitates Lasting MH Impact

In 2008, Mt.Elgon, a Kenyan district near the border of Uganda, experienced a devastating and prolonged civil political conflict that resulted…

Malawi Policy Win: When Communities Own Menstrual Health Solutions, Girls Benefit

In global health and development, NGOs often make the mistake of operating in a vacuum. We strive to have clear theories…

2021 Enterprise Cohort

Say Hello To Our 2021 Enterprise Cohort! Days for Girls Enterprises are locally-led businesses that bring home-sewn kits, menstrual health education…