Without access to proper education, resources, girls are often forced to stay home from school during their periods, which leads them to miss anywhere from 10-20% of school days. Sometimes, they drop out of school completely. 
UNICEF has estimated that roughly 1 in 10 girls in Africa miss school because of their periods each year. 

Often, the cost of sanitary products for girls is simply too high, forcing them to skip school to tend to their bleeding. In some countries, like Nigeria, two-thirds of women and girls can’t afford sanitary pads monthly.

Studies have shown that keeping girls in school is not only important for their own health and well-being, but for the success of the entire community. 
When a girl finishes secondary school, she is less likely to experience child marriage, face domestic abuse, and suffer from long-term health complications. As a result, educated women and girls are more likely to have fewer, healthier children, who are then, in turn, more likely to get an education and pull themselves out of poverty. 

This year, we are calling on every reputable persons for financial assistance to take action to keep girls in school. Please join us and take action.