yes to period education
We believe in a world where girls aren’t held back because of their periods, and where they grow up in an environment that supports and empowers them. For this to become reality, period education is crucial. That’s why we created yes.period – a platform offering a wide range of guides for group-based period education. Whether you’re an NGO or a government, yes.period makes providing period education easier than ever.
Period education for all
Are you ready to help girls navigate their periods with confidence? Or to create a supportive environment for them by introducing boys to the topic and helping caregivers guide their daughters through puberty? With the yes.period Guides, you can easily integrate group-based period education trainings into all kinds of programmes. The Guides are free of charge and available in a wide range of regional and language versions.
40+
Guide versions, covering most regions of the world
20+
languages + special versions e.g. for muslim girls
covering most regions of the world, form South Asia to Latin America, available in + 20 languages and also special versions e.g. for muslim girls
Girls
The Guide for Girls leads facilitators through two 45-minute training sessions. In the sessions, the facilitator reads the story of a young girl to the group – a girl just like them. The story is enriched by engaging learning activities. This way, both teaching and learning become easy and enjoyable.
Boys
With the Guide for Boys, facilitators lead boys through two 45-minute sessions in which they learn about their own puberty, gain an understanding of menstruation, and learn how to be respectful and supportive allies. They learn through the story of a young boy who discovers how to support his sister during her first period.
Caregivers
The Guide for Caregivers enables facilitators to lead adults through reflection and practical exercises that help them rethink how menstruation is approached at home. In a 1.5-hour session, caregivers build confidence to talk openly, support their daughters, and create a more supportive environment.
Impact beyond knowledge
As important as it is to provide essential knowledge about periods, trainings with the yes.period Education Guides don't stop there. They also strengthen confidence and create a sense of community. Girls develop confidence in handling their periods and discover how they can support one another. Boys develop empathy and learn to show up as allies. Caregivers feel more confident to talk with their daughters and support them. See for yourself and join the 700+ organisations worldwide that are already using the Guides.
700+
implementing organisations globally
50+
countries globally
Fits any programme
High-quality resources for period education should be available for any kind of programme. That's what we had in mind when we designed the Guides. Not only are they available free of charge, but their implementation is also extremely easy and low-cost, making them ideal for both small-scale programmes and large-scale roll-outs. By offering a wide range of regional and language versions, the Guides can be used almost everywhere.
40+
Guide versions, covering most regions of the world, from South Asia to Latin America
20+
languages + special versions e.g. for muslim girls
Free of charge + minimal implementation costs
For small programmes as well as large-scale roll-outs
A fit for all kinds of organisations
Whether you're a local community organisation, an international NGO, or a government body, the Period Education Guide has proven to be an effective resource for all.
Choose the Guide for your programme
Join hundreds of organisations who are using the Guides to drive progress on period education around the world.
Designed for impact
While yes.period is a new chapter, our story began long before. This platform is the continuation of a journey of the two initiators, WASH United and Splash, that both have long-standing experience in period education. From the beginning, a few core principles have guided us in both developing the Guides and our approach to impact.
How we have developed the Guides
Co-created with local partners
What truly sets the Guides apart is that they were developed in close collaboration with local partners. Their insights, experiences, and perspectives ensure the resources are effective and relevant for the respective audience. This collaboration is at the heart of our work and helps us to develop solutions that make it easier for other organisations to achieve a lasting impact with period education.
Child-centered design
Girls and boys are at the heart of what we do. During the development process for the Guides, we actively incorporated their perspectives and feedback. Additionally, we have drawn on the expertise of pedagogues and educators. This way, we have developed resources that truly meet the needs of everyone involved and approach the subject from the children’s perspective.
Product and brand neutral
As yes.period, we deliberately take a back seat so that your programme can take centre stage. Our guides are brand-neutral and do not display any of our logos. They also don't promote a particular type of period product. Instead, they enable you to provide girls with an overview of context-appropriate options. This gives girls the information they need to make informed choices.
Ready to get started?
Accessing the Period Education Guides is easy. After a quick registration, you can download all the materials for free and easily manage all your data on your account page. At the start of each year, we ask you to share your impact data with us so that you can contribute to our collective impact.
Sign up
After a quick registration, you receive free access to all the materials.
Download your materials
Explore all Guides and choose the version that fits your region and community.
Start your training
You're all set to begin! Start your roll-out and make sure you track how many girls, boys or caregivers you train per year.
Share your impact
Every January, you have the chance to share your annual impact data though a short survey and become part of the joint impact we measure.
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Explore the Guides, find the right fit for your programme, and start educating girls, boys, and caregivers about periods.