News from DFG HQ - A new Hybrid Kit for some domestic distribution

Please find below a excerpt from the Days for Girls Newsletter this month.

There are lots of exciting changes on the horizon for 2019 with Days for Girls International.

Announcing: DfG Hybrid Kit

Days for Girls is working to reach Every Girl. Everywhere. Period. Did you know that many of the girls and women that lack access to supplies live in your area? For example, in the USA, nearly 20% of girls have left school early or missed school entirely when menstruating because they did not have access to period products, according to a recent Always Confidence and Puberty study. To see the rest of the article click HERE. Many of our Days for Girls Chapters and Teams find that this is an exciting project they can take on - making a huge difference in their local community! Local distributions happen effectively across many demographics, including: homeless women, refugees, shelters, low income schools, prisons, First Nations, girls in foster care, and others. Days for Girls has found that some of the women we serve, or those that work with them, may at first look at washable products as the “Poor Girl’s Choice.” There are, however, many benefits to using washable products: they are good for the environment, budget friendly, free from harmful chemicals, and are a solution that a girl can count on having month after month, regardless of her circumstances. Rather than the “Poor Girls Choice”, Days for Girls presents washable products as the "Smart Girls Choice." We have found that the key to local distributions is honoring the fact that women like to be given choices. We want to help her find what will work best for her. Because choices are important, we present you with the DfG Hybrid Kit! Please Note: Days for Girls Chapters and Teams always distribute Supreme DfG Kits when sending DfG Kits for distribution to other countries. For local distributions in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & USA only, Days for Girls recommends distributing a DfG Hybrid Kit. The DfG Hybrid Kit:

The Tanzania distribution part 3

Today (Wednesday 9th) was a travel day for us. Just under 12 hours going bumpity bump bump in the jeep. We arrived in Mambo just before sunset and settled in for a good rest ready for two distributions tomorrow. What I loved seeing was the simple things in life being enjoyed by the children. They were not distracted by "stuff" and were very resourceful in making their own toys and fun.

Distribution #3 Tema village, Tanzania. On Friday morning we visited Tema and met with the TBA (Traditional Birthing Attendants) Women, the nurse and the doctor at the dispensary. They were very keen to learn more with women's health and LOVED the kits. It touched us all how much they appreciated them. And the kids ... oh the sweet kids.

Distribution #4 Mambo Village. After a quick lunch we were back in the Jeep and down the road to Mambo Village football field for a community gathering and distribution to the Women's Group of the village. They welcomed us with singing and dancing that went on for hours, yes hours, we were exhausted yet filled with so much love at the same time. The kids truly melt your heart and ladies were so sweet. These women, when we finally dragged them away from the dancing for a sit down, were enthusiastic and grateful. These kits meant so much to them. We also handed over some school supplies to the community leader for the school kindly donated by Jane, Lise and Helen and our Oman Chapter. To see these ladies holding up the kits and singing with joy ... I couldn't hold back the tears. I saw all the hard work that everyone has put into this project in the smiles on their faces. Thank you to everyone, you are amazing ladies !