What actually happens during your period?
A simple guide to what your body is doing before, during and after menstruation.
KNOWLEDGE · CONFIDENCE · DIGNITY
A practical education space for menstrual health — helping young people, families and communities build knowledge, confidence and dignity around periods.
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THE MAUREEN STORY
Menstruation University is an NGO dedicated to educating and empowering people with knowledge about menstruation and menstrual health.
Through education and awareness, we aim to break the stigma surrounding periods and help create a more informed and supportive society.
We also work with partners, including companies, organisations and other NGOs, to promote menstrual dignity and ensure that girls especially schoolgirls, have the knowledge, support and access they need to manage their periods with confidence and dignity.
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OUR BOOK
A resource created to educate, empower and encourage open conversatios about menstruation.
Our book provides simple, accessible information to help girls, young people, parents and communities better understand periods and menstrual health.
Through knowledge and honest conversations, we hope to make menstruation less confusing, less stigmatized and more confidently understood.

WHY MENSTRUATION UNIVERSITY?
Menstruation University is Maureen's dedicated learning space for clear, respectful and useful menstrual education.
From first periods and menstrual hygiene to cycle awareness, period products and common myths, every lesson is designed to answer real questions in language people can understand.
THE LEARNING LIBRARY
Educational articles focused on menstruation, menstrual health, period awareness, and empowering knowledge.
A simple guide to what your body is doing before, during and after menstruation.
Small, practical habits can make menstrual days feel more prepared and manageable.
Let's replace confusing period myths with useful, respectful information.
FUN & RELATABLE
Because not everything has to be serious. Enjoy quizzes, polls, “this or that,” fun questions, relatable moments, interesting lists and other little things to brighten your day.
THE MAUREEN COMMUNITY
A collection of the moments, people, conversations and experiences that continue to shape our journey. From community interactions to meaningful partnerships, these moments remind us why we do what we do.
Seeing women choose Maureen is a reminder that comfort and confidence belong in every cycle.
Every conversation that makes periods easier to understand helps young people feel seen, prepared and supported.

Community is built in the moments when we listen, share, learn and make space for one another.

Community is built in the moments when we listen, share, learn and make space for one another.

Community is built in the moments when we listen, share, learn and make space for one another.
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Our journey and mission have been featured across television, newspapers, and media platforms. From conversations to headlines, we’re creating awareness and reaching more people with a message that matters.