Southern African girls still missing school over menstruation

Across southern Africa, thousands of girls still face the harsh reality of managing their periods with cow dung, toilet paper, tree leaves, and even sitting in dug-out holes. Despite some progress, period poverty continues to force young girls out of school, with long-term consequences for their education and futures. For many, menstruation is not just […]

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