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Youth Leadership. Trusted Education. Community Impact. What began as a planned gathering for 200 girls quickly grew into something larger. More than 250 girls and community members joined Studio Samuel Girls Academy in Addis Ababa to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, creating a safe space for learning, leadership, and open conversation around menstrual health. Each Studio Samuel student was encouraged to invite a friend. Those friends invited others. By the end of the day

To empower girls, men's voices must be part of the conversation.

A lack of access to clean menstrual products and bad sanitation harm the education, health, and social status of women and girls worldwide.