Empowering Her

A Global Movement for Health, Dignity, and Sustainability.

Menstrual poverty affects over 500 million women and girls worldwide. It is not just a health issue – it is a matter of human rights, education, and environmental responsibility.

Menstrual Poverty Action is a global initiative bridging girls in Ireland and the Western world with girls in developing countries. Together with our partner Real Relief, we are building a community of solidarity, knowledge, and sustainable solutions that ensure no girl is left behind.

Our Mission

We aim to educate, connect, and empower girls worldwide to end menstrual poverty together.

Educate

We provide menstrual health education to girls globally, including guidance on sustainable practices and hygiene management.

Connect

We build a sisterhood between girls in developed and developing countries, sharing stories across cultures, breaking the stigma, and fostering global empathy.

Empower

We ensure access to safe and sustainable menstrual solutions, giving every girl the dignity, confidence, and opportunity to thrive.

Why This Matters

Keeps girls in school by reducing absenteeism

Restores dignity and self-confidence among young women

Reduces environmental waste through sustainable menstrual products

Builds global sisterhood, connecting different cultures and experiences

The Hidden Cost of Pads on Our Planet

Every year, billions of disposable pads are thrown away, and most are made with 90% plastic, taking up to 500 years to decompose.

Each pad leaves behind a trail of pollution — from the petroleum used in production to the toxic waste released when they’re burned, buried, or end up in the ocean.

What’s worse, this silent crisis often hits disadvantaged communities the hardest.

Without access to sustainable options or proper waste facilities, many girls and women are forced into unsafe, unhygienic, or environmentally harmful practices — further deepening cycles of poverty and inequality.

Our solution is to educate girls about alternative pads and replace current pads with the GOPAD, which is 100% biodegradable, and SafePad, which is reusable for up to 4 years.

Changing the Story

We believe no girl should have to choose between her health, dignity, and the planet.

Through our #BreakTheStigma campaign, Aunua.org is:

🌱 Educating girls on alternative sustainable menstrual products and practices.

♻️ Providing free eco-friendly menstrual alternatives for girls, including in developing countries.

💬 Challenging taboos and opening conversations about menstruation.

🌍 Empowering young women to lead change in their own communities.

Your involvement can change lives. By joining the Menstrual Poverty Action campaign, you

Support sustainable pad distribution globally.

Educate and inspire young women in your community and those in developing counties.

Build cross-cultural friendships and end menstrual stigma.

ABOUT THE CURRENT STATE OF PERIOD POVERTY IN THE EU