Where Impact travels beyond borders.
The P.A.D.S. Project (Prepared and Driven for Success) is a global empowerment initiative designed to empower girls and young women in under-resourced communtities by providing access to menstrual health resources, education, and leadership opportunities. The initiative equips participants with the knowledge, confidence, and agency to manage their menstrual health with dignity, while cultivating the skills to advocate for themselves, their peers, and their communities.
Thirteen years in—and menstrual equity still matters.
Our Approach
Through education, mentorship, and practical support, the program fosters confidence, self-worth, and leadership, helping girls overcome stigma and barriers that can hinder their participation in school, work, and community life. It also encourages participants to use their voices to create lasting change, both locally and globally, around menstrual equity and gender justice.
The initiative offers opportunities for companies and organizations to partner with our global efforts, connecting employees with our girls’ leadership and menstrual equity programs in underserved regions across Africa and other international locations.
Through this model, companies sponsor a One Million Girls program hub or workshop within a partnering school overseas and engage their employees in a meaningful, purpose-driven volunteer experience—without the need for international travel.
Increase Access to Menstrual Health Resources and Education.
Girls in under-resourced communities gain access to safe menstrual products, accurate menstrual health education, and essential resources, reducing barriers to school attendance, participation, and overall well-being.
Empower Girls as Advocates for Menstrual Equity and Gender Justice.
Empower girls to use their voice to advocate for menstrual equity, gender justice, and systematic change within their schools, communities and boader society.
Promote dignity, self-worth, and confidence.
Normalize conversations around menstruation and equip girls with the knowledge to understand, care for, and advocate for their own bodies without shame or stigma.
Interested in getting involved?
There are many ways to support our mission to build confidence and leadership in girls. Learn how you can get involved, partner with us, or support our programs.