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Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Periods should never be a source of fear, shame, or missed opportunity.

That’s why Splash works with schools to support menstrual health through clean water, safe sanitation, hygiene education, emergency materials, and supportive school environments.

And today, we’re sharing a free resource you can use at home, at school, or in your community:

The Period Kit Starter Guide

Inside, you’ll find:
• A period kit checklist
• First-period preparation tips
• Conversation starters
• Donation and supply drive ideas

Whether you’re helping a child feel ready, stocking a classroom, or organizing a community drive, this guide is a simple way to support menstrual dignity.

Download the free guide: https://give.splash.org/free-period-kit-guide

Anyone can install a tap.

The real test is whether it still works years later.

In Kolkata, Splash and our long-term partner CLPOA helped schools move from one-time infrastructure to long-term ownership.

The approach was simple, but powerful: track how each school was doing, identify who needed extra help, and tailor support accordingly.

Some schools needed very little. Others needed refresher training, maintenance support, or more hands-on coaching. Over time, that targeted support worked.

Between 2023 and 2025, the number of top-performing schools rose from 130 to 345. By the end, only 17 schools remained in the two lower support tiers.

That is what “built to last” looks like in real life.

Not a ribbon cutting. Not a handoff and hope.

Data. Local maintenance. School leadership. Student behavior change. And a system that knows where to focus before small problems become big ones.

Read the full learning brief:https://splash.org/assets/Exploring-Infrastructure-Sustainability-in-School-WASH-Longitudinal-Lessons-from-Kolkata.pdf