This year, Girl Now Woman Later (GNWL) proudly celebrates the global theme:
“The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.”
At GNWL, we celebrate the power, resilience, and leadership of girls who are rewriting their futures in the face of adversity. From fighting child marriage to ending period poverty, our girls are not just surviving they are leading change.
International Day of the Girl 2025 Read More »
Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day!
For the last five years, we we join our sisterhood to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28th. We are committed to the mission to raise awareness about global issues related to menstrual health and period poverty, including access to menstrual health products, education, and availability of sanitary facilities.
#PeriodFriendlyWorld2025 Read More »
At Girl Now Woman Later, we believe every day should be Menstrual Health Awareness Day. Our CEO and founder, Bienvenue Konsimbo, advocates for the end of period shame in its entirety.
Importance of Menstrual Awareness Read More »
In Burkina Faso, many young girls experience their menstruation cycle as a moment of shame, and even worse, as a reason for dropping out of school. Although menstruation is a natural and biological process, it is often stigmatized. Menstruation is a topic approached with hesitation due to deeply rooted cultural taboos. One of Girl Now
Managing Menstrual Hygiene for Young Girls: It’s Time to Break the Taboo Read More »
