James is a father from Kenya who has been supporting his 18-year-old daughter, Catherine, to attend a catch-up centre funded by ActionAid, so she can get the education she deserves. Photo: Esther Sweeney/ActionAid
An ActionAid poll in 2023 found that the number of UK women and people who menstruate who are struggling to afford period products has risen from 12% to 21% in one year.
In Uganda Cossy, a survivor of violence, now works as a basket weaver, and does outreach in her community to support other survivors. Photo: Karin Schermbrucker/ActionAid
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