{"product_id":"the-power-of-days-a-story-of-resilience-dignity-and-the-fight-for-womens-equity-9781637743744","title":"The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring personal story of resilience, hope, and proof that we can all make a difference, from the founder of the award-winning global organization Days for Girls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eImagine missing school or work every month because you lacked proper menstrual supplies. How many days per year would you lose in education and wages simply because you got your period? What if no one ever taught you about menstruation, or worse--if menstrual taboos and myths made you feel ashamed of your body?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis set into motion a simple idea--combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education--that became a catalyst for an unlikely global movement for equity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in short, evocative chapters, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Days\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Mergens's quest to rally a global response to elevate menstrual health, increase universal access to menstrual supplies, shatter stigma through education, and advocate for global policy change. Raised in poverty by a mentally ill parent, Mergens learned early on that building the life she wanted would take equal parts determination and humility, traits that led her to create the kinds of inclusive conversations and solutions she is known for around the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe challenges Mergens faced and the lessons she learned, personally and professionally, and the triumphs and resourcefulness of leaders all over the globe are illuminating to all who wish to make a difference and create a more equitable world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday, Days for Girls reaches more than 2.6 million women and girls in 145 countries. The organization's impact continues to grow, proving that small changes can create big shifts. This journey to overcome one of the world's most prevalent taboos is proof that no divide is impossible to bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Benbella Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637743744\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352","brand":"Celeste Mergens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075525148853,"sku":"9781637743744","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_18fa5437-7724-4d32-821d-008d3804df59.jpg?v=1691468028","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-power-of-days-a-story-of-resilience-dignity-and-the-fight-for-womens-equity-9781637743744","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}