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Beth, 16, is a south Sudanese refugee now living in Uganda, who has learned how to make reusable sanitary pads at an ActionAid workshop. Photo: Esther Mbabazi / ActionAid

Period poverty: the statistics around the world

Posted 18 May 2022

Learn about period poverty, the statistics, and how it affects women, girls and people who menstruate around the world: from the UK, to New Zealand, to Kenya.

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Store all your period essentials in this custom-designed 'share a better period' pouch. Photo: ActionAid

Sign up for your free period pouch

Posted 13 May 2022

Get your free ActionAid period pouch - for school, work or on-the-go! Celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 with this custom-designed 'share a better period' pouch.

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Hibaq (15) and Nimco (19), sisters living in a camp for internally displaced people in Somaliland. Photo: Karin Schermbrucker/ActionAid

Seven thoughtful charity gifts to celebrate Ramadan

Posted 29 Mar 2022

Give a Sadaqah Jariyah gift and you could make an enormous difference to the lives of women and girls living in poverty. Explore our top charity gifts for Ramadan or Eid.

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Celebrate your mum with one of our life-changing charity Mother's Day gifts.

Kim, 22, and her 4-year-old daughter, from rural Cambodia. Photo: Angkor Films/ActionAid

Six charity Mother’s Day gifts that pay her kindness forwards

Posted 1 Mar 2022

Why not celebrate the kindness and generosity of your mum by choosing a charity Mother's Day gift?

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Our charity gifts are a great way to show you care, this Valentine's Day. Photo: ActionAid

Six charity Valentine’s Day gifts that make a difference

Posted 25 Jan 2022

Looking for a unique way to say “I love you”, this Valentine’s Day? Our charity Valentine’s Day gifts collection has something for everyone - from just £10!