07/04/2026
Investing in menstrual health is investing in human capital. It is a declaration that no girl in ONELGA should have her potential curtailed by a natural biological process. It is a commitment that dignity, education, and opportunity must never be determined by one’s ability to afford basic menstrual care.
Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is not merely a health issue; it is a crucial component of adolescent health and human development. It encompasses the effective use of clean menstrual materials, privacy for changing these materials, and access to water, soap, and proper disposal facilities. Yet, for far too many adolescent girls, especially in our communities, the absence of these basic provisions translates into school absenteeism, infections, stigma, and profound psychosocial stress. By addressing menstrual hygiene with the seriousness it deserves, we are not only supporting adolescent girls; we are advancing Sustainable Development Goal 5 — Gender Equality, by removing a silent but powerful barrier to equal opportunity in education and health.