Menstruation can affect many aspects of a person’s life: education, economics, health, and participation in social communities. Globally, millions of girls and women do not have access to the items they need to manage their periods safely and hygienically. 

By promoting a holistic and gender-responsive approach to education and Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH), JRS not only increases the participation of girls and women in its projects but also advances gender equality and challenges harmful social norms. 

The 2025 Report on The State of Menstrual Health & Hygiene in JRS highlights some key promising MHH practices across JRS and shows significant progress since last year’s report. 

• Increase in People Served: Since last year’s report, more than 140,000 individuals have benefited from JRS’s MHH programmes. 
• Global Expansion: More countries reported conducting MHH activities compared to previous years. 
• Increase in Spending: Although global spending varied across the pillars of MHH programming, this year has seen a significant increase compared to last year.