32: Activate Yourself with Geeta Sidhu Robb - Episode 3232: Activate Yourself with Geeta Sidhu Robb - Episode 32
UK Health Radio Podcast
Celeste Mergens shares her journey from poverty to founding Days for Girls International, advocating for menstrual equity worldwide.
35:22•12 Feb 2024
Championing Menstrual Equity: Celeste Mergens' Global Impact
Episode Overview
- Discover Celeste Merget's inspiring journey from poverty to leading a global movement for menstrual equity
- Learn about the impact of Days for Girls International in providing menstrual care resources to women and girls worldwide
- Understand the power of resilience, compassion, and advocacy in creating positive social change
- Explore Celeste's personal experiences and reflections on overcoming challenges and transforming lives
- Gain insights into the importance of breaking the stigma around menstruation and promoting menstrual equity globally
“It's a story of resilience, dignity, in the fight for women's equity... most of the texts and messages I'm getting are about how much it's changed their lives to deal with trauma in their life, to deal with family healing, to overcome things that have happened to them.”
How do you turn a personal struggle into a global movement? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Activate Yourself' on the UK Health Radio Podcast, Geeta Sidhu Robb sits down with Celeste Mergens, the remarkable founder of Days for Girls International. Celeste's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as she recounts her transition from a life of poverty to spearheading an organization that has reached over 3 million women and girls in 145 countries.
Days for Girls International provides essential menstrual health solutions, breaking down cultural barriers and addressing trauma along the way. Celeste's story highlights the power of resilience and the impact of compassion, as she shares how her own experiences fueled her mission to advocate for menstrual equity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social change, women's health, and the importance of breaking stigmas around menstruation.
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