Period Education

Period Education

Story-driven guides that help girls, boys, and caregivers talk openly about menstruation.

Why Period Education

A world where girls aren't limited by their periods

Stigma and silence around menstruation keep girls out of school, out of sport, and out of confident conversation. Group-based, story-driven education — for girls, boys, and the caregivers around them — is one of the most effective ways to change that, and it doesn't require specialized facilitator training to run.

39%

of schools worldwide provide menstrual health education

500M+

women & girls lack facilities to manage periods safely

31%

of girls miss school during their period in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa

Source: WHO / UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme, 2026

The Guides

Three Guides, One Goal

Group-based sessions for girls, boys, and caregivers — built around storytelling and real conversation.

Guide for Girls

Guide for Girls

Two 45-minute sessions

Story-driven, group-based learning that builds confidence around puberty and menstruation.

Menstruation fundamentalsConfidence buildingPeer supportProduct options

Guide for Boys

Guide for Boys

Two 45-minute sessions

Teaches boys about puberty and menstruation, and how to be supportive allies.

Puberty & the bodyUnderstanding periodsBecoming an allyEmpathy

Guide for Caregivers

Guide for Caregivers

One 1.5-hour session

Helps parents and caregivers communicate openly and support their daughters.

Open communicationSupporting daughtersHome environment

What Facilitators Say

“The guide is easy to use, flexible, and fun.”

Lindsay Lange

World Vision

“The most powerful impact is the visible rise in comfort, confidence, and empathy.”

Namita Gupta

Aan Charitable Trust

“What impressed us most was how simple it was to facilitate. No expertise needed, just heart.”

Mark Thompson

Local Council

Reach So Far

700+

Organizations using these guides

50+

Countries reached

20+

Languages available

40+

Guide versions

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This guide framework is developed and offered free by yes.period, a joint initiative by WASH United and Splash.