Girls education

Period poverty affects women, girls and people who menstruate all over the world. Find out more about period poverty, how ActionAid is working to end menstrual poverty and how you can help.

All over the world, girls are missing out on the education they deserve, simply because of classroom conditions. Poor-quality classrooms can be damp, uncomfortable and even dangerous – but ActionAid is changing this. With the generous regular gifts from ActionAid supporters, we’re helping girls get a better education and a brighter future.

From a safe house helping girls escape FGM, to Girls’ Rooms that provide a safe space for girls to manage their periods, helping girls to stay in school is at the heart of our work.  Thank you to the players of People’s Postcode Lottery who have helped to make this vital work possible.

Find out about chhaupadi in Nepal, period huts, period shaming, menstruation taboos and how they affect young girls.

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ActionAid supports girls' clubs and forums in schools, where girls can discuss any problems or concerns that they may have and share their experiences in a safe and welcoming environment.