Bloody Toll

Menstrual health is dignity

Every month, 1.8 billion people worldwide menstruate. Yet for millions of women and girls, managing menstruation safely and with dignity remains a challenge.

An estimated 500 million women and girls lack adequate facilities to manage menstruation, including access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation, and reliable health information (WHO & UNICEF).

This reality is known as period poverty.

Through the Bloody Toll Project, Coachability Foundation works to raise awareness about menstrual health and contribute to breaking the silence, stigma, and inequalities surrounding menstruation.

Dignity every month. Period.

The global reality of period poverty

1.8 billion
people menstruate every month worldwide (UNICEF)

500 million
women and girls lack adequate facilities to manage menstruation safely (WHO & UNICEF)

1 in 10
girls in sub-Saharan Africa miss school during menstruation (World Bank)

Why it matters

Menstrual health is closely connected to education, health, and gender equality.

In many communities, girls miss school because they do not have access to menstrual products or safe sanitation facilities. Women may also experience shame, silence, or social exclusion during their menstrual cycle.

Without access to menstrual health resources, many women and girls resort to unsafe materials, increasing the risk of infections and other health problems.

Menstrual health is therefore not only a health issue.
It is also a matter of dignity, opportunity, and equality.

The Bloody Toll Project

Bloody Toll is an initiative of Coachability Foundation that addresses period poverty by promoting menstrual health awareness, safe hygiene practices, and open dialogue around menstruation.

The project focuses on:

increasing awareness about menstrual health
promoting safe menstrual hygiene practices
breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation
creating safe spaces where women can openly discuss menstrual health

Through workshops, community dialogue, and collaboration with local organizations, Bloody Toll supports women and girls in vulnerable communities, helping ensure that menstrual health is no longer a barrier to dignity, education, or participation in society.

What we do

The Bloody Toll Project focuses on three key areas:

Education

Providing reliable information about menstrual health and hygiene.

Awareness

Breaking the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation.

Community engagement

Working with local organizations to support women and girls in vulnerable communities.

Breaking the silence around menstruation

Menstrual health remains surrounded by stigma and misinformation in many communities. Bloody Toll works to create safe spaces where women can access reliable information and speak openly about menstrual health.

Supporting menstrual dignity

Access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation, and health education is essential for women’s dignity and well-being. The project promotes practical knowledge that helps women manage menstruation safely and confidently.

Empowering women through knowledge

Education is one of the most powerful tools to address period poverty. By raising awareness about menstrual health, Bloody Toll contributes to empowering women and strengthening their participation in community life.

Our vision

At Coachability Foundation, we believe that when women thrive, communities prosper.

Menstrual health should never limit a woman's dignity, education, or opportunities.

Our vision is a world where no girl or woman is held back by something as natural as her menstrual cycle.

Join the movement

Menstrual health is not a luxury.
It is a matter of dignity, health, and equality.

Together, we can help break the silence surrounding menstruation and promote menstrual health as a fundamental part of women's well-being.