“END PERIOD POVERTY IN HONG KONG”
ONE-OFF DONATION
Between June and September of 2025, Plan International Hong Kong commissioned Saint Francis University to conduct the first citywide study on the current state of period poverty in Hong Kong, The research identified four key challenges in menstrual health management: financial burden, lack of access to menstrual facilities, poor menstrual health practices, and period shaming.
1 in 10 respondents experienced difficulties in purchasing/ accessing menstrual products due to financial constraints. Extrapolated to the broader population, around 236,289 women aged 12-54 are facing period poverty in Hong Kong.
Nearly half of the respondents (49.6%) agreed that they found menstruation troublesome and would rather not be a woman.
Menstrual poverty is not uncommon in Hong Kong. For underprivileged girls and women, menstruation is not only a physical challenge—it also brings financial stress, emotional burden, and social stigma.
SUPPORT Underprivileged GIRLS IN HONG KONG
Safeguard Their Health
Our local project team has distributed Menstrual Health Kits to around 280 underprivileged girls in Hong Kong. Each kit includes a 1-year supply of sanitary pads and a leaflet with menstrual health tips. We also reminded the girls of the importance of changing pads regularly to maintain hygiene and reduce the risk of infection. One of the beneficiaries shared: “Normally I try to save money, so sometimes I don’t dare to change pads often. Knowing that I have a year of support makes me feel much more at ease.”
With support from the “Hong Kong Women Doctors Association”, Plan International Hong Kong recently organized a health seminar for adolescent girls in residential homes. Dr. Leung Wai Yin, resident obstetrician and gynecologist, explained puberty changes and shared key hygiene practices to boost confidence. Beyond the seminar and Q&A, Dr. Leung also offered one on one consultations, ensuring each girl’s private health concerns were addressed with care.
Details of the project are as follows:
- Donate HK$250: Provide a menstrual health kit for one girl (including a 3-month supply of sanitary pads and Menstrual Health Tips), while also empowering her through activities and seminars to develop accurate knowledge and understanding of menstruation and health.
- Donate HK$500: Provide a menstrual health kit for two girls (including a 3-month supply of sanitary pads and Menstrual Health Tips), while also empowering them through activities and seminars to develop accurate knowledge and understanding of menstruation and health.
- Donate HK$1,000: Provide a menstrual health kit for two girls (including a 6-month supply of sanitary pads and Menstrual Health Tips), while also empowering them through activities and seminars to develop accurate knowledge and understanding of menstruation and health.
Remarks:
- Each girl will receive 28 sanitary pads per month, including both day and night use, to ensure proper menstrual hygiene and dignity.
- The donation amount covers the procurement of sanitary products, the production of health education materials, as well as necessary transportation and other basic logistical expenses. When sourcing sanitary products, we follow established guidelines to select the most suitable suppliers, ensuring the products are of good quality. Furthermore, Plan International Hong Kong will not deduct any administrative fees from this project, ensuring that every dollar donated achieves its maximum impact and helps more girls in need.
The first 200 new donors with one-off donation of HK$250 or above will receive a “Girls Fund” souvenir bag.
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Other Donation Methods:
- Bank Transfer*
Please make a direct deposit into HSBC account #640-068318-838. - Crossed Cheque*
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Allocation of donations
Plan International will allocate donations for designated projects in accordance with the donor’s intent. However, when the designated project is fully funded, additional donations will be used where needed most for more efficient use of resources without prior notice.