Days for Girls

DIY toilet kit and innovative app for community water maintenance are among a score of new Design for Good solutions aimed at improving millions of lives

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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The most recent DfG collaboration focuses on clean water and sanitation (SDG#6) - billions of people live without safely managed drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services, which are critical for protecting human health.

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  • The most recent DfG collaboration focuses on clean water and sanitation (SDG#6) - billions of people live without safely managed drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services, which are critical for protecting human health.
  • DfG will now work with more than 10 development organisations and innovation partners on sustainably implementing and scaling the solutions.
  • The event aims to mobilise action across countries, sectors and stakeholders to meet global water- and sanitation-related goals and targets.
  • DfG aims to directly harness the creative talent of thousands of designers to design, develop and deliver products and services to improve the lives of millions.

Days for Girls International Named 2023 NCA Origin Charity of the Year

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Days for Girls International is an award-winning NGO that works to shatter stigma and limitations associated with menstruation for improved health, education, and livelihood outcomes for women and girls.

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  • Days for Girls International is an award-winning NGO that works to shatter stigma and limitations associated with menstruation for improved health, education, and livelihood outcomes for women and girls.
  • Tiffany Larson, Chief Executive Officer of Days for Girls International, commented:
    "Days for Girls International is incredibly honored to receive this Award.
  • NCA would also like to congratulate our 2023 NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award Finalists, Food 4 Farmers and Mercy Corps .
  • The Origin Charity of the Year Award will be presented March 10 at coffee's premier event, the 2023 NCA Annual Convention.

Days for Girls International Named .ORG of the Year

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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Last week, Days for Girls was also honored with the 2020 .ORG Impact Award in the Combatting Coronavirus category.

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  • Last week, Days for Girls was also honored with the 2020 .ORG Impact Award in the Combatting Coronavirus category.
  • "We are so incredibly honored to be named the Combating Coronavirus and .ORG of the Year award winners," said Celeste Mergens, Founder and CEO of Days for Girls International.
  • "Every day, Days for Girls is empowering women and girls to achieve their dreams by providing critical education and health resources to those whoneed them.
  • Sinceits founding in 2008, Days for Girls International has provided Days for Girls Kits and menstrual health education worldwide.

Days for Girls International Awarded 2020 .ORG Impact Award for its Efforts to Combat Coronavirus

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Monday, November 30, 2020
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Since its founding in 2008, Days for Girls has provided DfG Kits and menstrual health education worldwide.

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  • Since its founding in 2008, Days for Girls has provided DfG Kits and menstrual health education worldwide.
  • The organization's efforts expanded at a critical time during the coronavirus pandemic, providing PPE services, resources and education across the globe.
  • Days for Girls International has reached more than 1.8 million women and girls in 144 countries on 6 continents.
  • "Congratulations to Days for Girls International for being named the 2020 .ORG Impact Award winner in the category of Combating Coronavirus."

Village Enterprise Announces Partnership with Starbucks Foundation and Days for Girls International to Alleviate Poverty and Improve Women's Health

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Village Enterprise is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Days for Girls International and The Starbucks Foundation aimed at complementing Village Enterprise Graduation Out of Extreme Poverty program with women's health education and access to menstrual products in Nandi County, Kenya.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Village Enterprise is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Days for Girls International and The Starbucks Foundation aimed at complementing Village Enterprise Graduation Out of Extreme Poverty program with women's health education and access to menstrual products in Nandi County, Kenya.
  • Village Enterprise will collaborate with Days for Girls to ensure that women and girls have access to the menstrual health solutions that they need to stay in school, support their families, and have the dignity that they deserve.
  • Both organizations will work together in Nandi County, Kenya, to train and start businesses that will produce Days for Girls Kits (DfG).
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Village Enterprise and The Starbucks Foundation in reaching more women, girls, and communities," said Celeste Mergens, Days for Girls Founder and CEO.