Days for Girls humanitarian efforts in Ukraine for refugees and displaced persons
We have all watched in horror, with the entire global community, as violence and war have come to the country of Ukraine. As we know, the unique needs of women and girls are often left out of humanitarian responses. Days for Girls is poised to respond just as we have in other countries impacted by conflict and humanitarian crises. Citizens and residents of Ukraine affected by the crisis need your help.
Sewn components you have sent throughout 2021 and early 2022 are ready to go to the border of Ukraine and neighboring countries. Thank you to everyone who has been sewing components. Because of you, Days for Girls is ready to respond quickly to this need!
When working with Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), especially in acute, immediate crises such as what is taking place in Ukraine, providing menstrual product options is essential. Circumstances differ and can change hourly. Being on the move means access to water, soap, washing, and drying facilities, or privacy may not be available. For this reason, the needs of refugees and IDPs will be best met by supplying disposables and Hybrid Kits (a customized Kit that includes both washable and disposable options). These options provide choice, flexibility, and short- and long-term options as individuals’ circumstances change.
While the vast majority of donations are tangible and can be placed right in girls’ hands, other costs move those donations to the right place. They benefit the populations we serve. For this project, these donations will support the operation costs of printing additional education information, underwear, pallets, boxes, disposable products if needed, and shipping costs.
If you can please donate at https://donate.daysforgirls.