H4H in collaboration with the Sask-Alta Days for Girls Team has supported the distribution of 300 menstrual kits to girls and women in Guatemala. The 300 kits purchased by H4H are made in Guatemala and are distributed by Partner for Surgery for H4H. 125 kits were delivered in the Huehuetenango department, 77 in Alta Verapaz and 98 in Chiche.

By increasing awareness of menstrual health and access to menstrual care, the livelihood of women and girls is improved around the world.

Date: July 25, 2024
Location: Municipality of Chiché, Department of Quiché
Establishment: Santo Tomás Chiché Mixed Urban Official School
Topic: Menstrual Hygiene
ACPC Promoter: Surama Pérez
Participants:
● Girls: 94 (aged 10 to 13 years)
● Teachers: 4 (including the Director of the Educational Center)
Menstrual Hygiene Kits Delivered: 98

Date: September 3, 2024
Location: Municipality of Santa Eulalia, Department of Huehuetenango
Establishment: Comprehensive Maternal and Child Care Center - CAIMI
Topic: Menstrual Hygiene
ACPC Promoter: Surama Pérez
Participants:
● Girls: 25 (aged 15 to 18 years)
Menstrual Hygiene Kits Delivered: 25

Date: September 25, 2024
Location: Municipality of Santa María Cahabón, Department of Alta Verapaz
Establishment: Juan Veliz Juárez Mixed Urban Official School
Topic: Menstrual Hygiene
ACPC Promoter: Mayra Chen
Participants:
● Girls: 77 (aged 12 to 14 years)
Menstrual Hygiene Kits Delivered: 77

Date: September 30, 2024
Location: Municipality of Barillas, Department of Huehuetenango
Establishment: National Basic Education Institute Ineb Barillas
Topic: Menstrual Hygiene
ACPC Promoter: Surama Pérez
Participants:
● Girls: 100 (aged 13 to 16 years)
Menstrual Hygiene Kits Delivered: 100

Summary of Total Menstrual Kit Deliveries:
● Total Participants (Girls): 296
● Total Menstrual Hygiene Kits Delivered: 300
○ (98 + 25 + 77 + 100 = 300)
● Difference of 4 kits delivered to teachers and women
This report reflects the distribution of 300 menstrual hygiene kits, impacting 296 girls and young women, as well as 4 teachers and women in various communities in Guatemala.