World Day of Social Justice also commonly known as Social Justice Equality Day is an international day observed on 20th February every year, recognizing the need to promote social justice, which in…
This 4" by 3.8" vinyl sticker gives back! Help us fight period poverty when you purchase one of these cute stickers! We'll donate a portion of each sale to organizations working to end period poverty. Want to see who we've donated to in the past? Checkout our Giving page.
The high cost of menstrual products means many Canadians go without. Activists are seeing red.
Freedom Cups and Wunderman Thompson Singapore have unveiled a series of long copy newspaper ads titled ‘Period Poverty Chronicles’; bringing to light previously untold stories of underprivileged females who have no access to period products, clean water and adequate wash facilities.
"The curse. Bloody Mary. Time of the Month. Shark Week. Code Red. Aunt Flo." All over the world, euphemisms exist to discretely convey those four simple words: "I have my period". In the media, the word ‘period’ was not mentioned on television until the 1980s and it seems the western approach for co
Meet Naledi Mbembele, co-founder of eliminateperiodpoverty and this is her story:I have always been passionate about periods and the female reproductive system however not once did I think that my passion for learning about menstruation and how periods came to be would help me discover what I know now to be period poverty. The #eliminateperiodpoverty is a campaign that is aimed at getting rid of all forms of period poverty. I dream of a world where women and young girls can get their sanitary p
Our allied programs are community organizations that collect, warehouse, and distribute menstrual supplies. We address period insecurity.
The way we perceive and experience menstruation is heavily influenced by cultural, geographical, and personal factors. While for some, it is embraced as a symbol of womanhood, for others it may be a source of embarrassment or even shame. Nevertheless, menstruation remains a shared experience among all women. In this article, we delve into the empowering
In her monthly column, the British Vogue contributing editor says that things need to change
August cofounder and menstrual activist Nadya Okamoto discusses how the new lifestyle period-care brand is fighting to reimagine periods.
"I was watching the news and I saw a story about how girls in the U.K. are missing school because they can't afford pads and tampons," Amika George tells PEOPLE
A period packing party is a local effort to fight period poverty, and distrubute period packs to the community.
The AOI provides contract and business support to illustrators. We champion the rights of illustrators, and run competitions and events.
Safe menstrual products should be a fundamental right for the many. Want to know why we’re taking action? Here are 5 shocking facts about period poverty.
I recently came across a TedTalk that captured my attention by Sinu Joseph, a menstrual educator from India, who delivered a poignant presentation titled "Unwrapping the Gifts of Menstruation." Through her discourse, Joseph peeled back the layers of stigma enveloping menstruation in rural India, highlighting the distressing issues such as underage marriage within government schools
Miss Vogue interviews #FreePeriods schoolgirl founder Amika George, plus all the details about The Pink Protest
Having access to menstrual products is a human right. But we can’t reach menstrual equity without addressing other factors, such as period poverty and the state of our planet. The Federal Government is currently rolling out the Menstrual Equity Fund, aiming to increase the distribution of period products, as well as education for Canadians. Access and affordability of period products are key barriers (disproportionately impacting Black, Indigenous and people of colour, as well as trans and non-binary individuals and people with disabilities). Also, an estimated 20 billion plastic pads and applicators are being sent to landfills EVERY YEAR. As humans, brands, organizations, elected officials, and activists - let’s work together to break the cycle of period poverty, be mindful of our planet and help Canada to reach menstrual equity. With every purchase of the Periods Together-Sweater, you’re not just becoming a menstrual equity advocate, you’re directly supporting menstruators across Canada. Proceeds are going towards the Let It Flow Campaign (Victoria) and Moon Time Sisters (Ontario): both working to end period poverty within communities in BC and Indigenous communities in Ontario. Love joni x Here for Her @getjoni @shophereforher *Unisex sizing*
Billions of people across the world stand on the right side of history every day. They speak up, take a stand, mobilize, and take big and small actions to advance women’s rights. This is Generation Equality. Amika George is a 19 year old student at Cambridge University, who, at the age of 17, started the Free Periods campaign to end period poverty in the UK.
Moored at Sunset Beautiful original painting in oils by artist Christine Cresswell. 10"x12" plus frame Christine Cresswell is my mum and also a trustee of our charity Changing Lives Malawi. We raise funds for projects that support over 500 orphans and vulnerable children in the far north of Malawi. Projects include; The Feeding Programme, The Nursery, School Literacy Project, Period Poverty Project and phase 1 of a secondary school has just been built. Christine has generously donated her artwork to raise money for our charity, so if you purchase a piece of original artwork or one of the packs of cards, you will know all the money is going to our charity. As we are all volunteers, there are no admin or salary costs, meaning all money goes to the projects we support. Thank you for your support, Sarah x www.changinglivesmalawi.com
There are 1.8 billion menstruators in the world! Learning about the menstrual cycle helps people make safe and healthy choices and develop empathy. Let's normalize talking about periods. This is an inclusive and non-intimidating way to introduce information about menstruation, reproductive anatomy of those with a uterus, period products, reproduction, period poverty, and being an ally to menstruators. This resource includes a three page informative handout, a four page worksheet, and an answer key. Simply print enough copies for your students, have them work independently on the worksheets, and then review the answers using the answer key. I highly recommend having period product samples to show your class. In British Columbia, period products (usually tampons and pads) have to be available in schools. Many companies will be happy to send educators samples, so reach out to period underwear companies, menstrual cup companies, and organic option pads and tampons. As a certified sexual health educator, I understand the importance of scientific, age-appropriate, and inclusive sexual health education. In British Columbia, physical changes that occur during puberty is a learning standard beginning in grade 4, and understanding the reproductive system is a learning standard in grade 6. Looking for more sexual health education lessons or assignments, check out my store: Fun Physical Health and Sexual Health Education Teaching Resources | Teachers Pay Teachers
Help us to help others. By donating to our Hello Kindness initiative you are helping to get our quality reusable period care products to those who need them. We partner with organisations working at the coalface of period poverty who can ensure the donations go to those who need them most. With your help, we can share the love and make sustainable period care more accessible. Whether you're an individual who wants to share the gift of bloody brilliant period care or a business looking to give back in a meaningful way, supporting our Hello Kindness programme can change lives.
Let's end the cycle of period stigma and poverty! No one should be held back because of their period. We are so proud to have partnered with the Desai Foundation to support their Asani Sanitary Napkin program As the Covid crisis in India continues, Asani creates awareness, high quality pads, and unique distribution models to systematically change the cycle of period poverty. 20% of proceeds from each sweater purchased supports the Asani Sanitary Napkin Program which creates awareness, production and access for menstrual health. Together, we can shift the stigma around menstruation so that a period never holds back anyone from school, work, or a life well lived. Let's end the cycle of period stigma and poverty together! 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC. All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days). Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here!
The Period Party is "like that conversation you never knew you needed" about menstruation, puberty, health and period poverty.
Learn what is period poverty, who is affect by it. And how you can do your part to end period poverty. #EndPeriodPoverty Thank you to P&G for sponsoring this post. As always opinions are 100%
The Black Mount, Rannoch Moor, Scotland Beautiful original painting in oils by artist Christine Cresswell. 10"x12" plus frame Christine Cresswell is my mum and also a trustee of our charity Changing Lives Malawi. We raise funds for projects that support over 500 orphans and vulnerable children in the far north of Malawi. Projects include; The Feeding Programme, The Nursery, School Literacy Project, Period Poverty Project and phase 1 of a secondary school has just been built. Christine has generously donated her artwork to raise money for our charity, so if you purchase a piece of original artwork or one of the packs of cards, you will know all the money is going to our charity. As we are all volunteers, there are no admin or salary costs, meaning all money goes to the projects we support. Thank you for your support, Sarah x www.changinglivesmalawi.com
A concept for baths dispensing sanitary ware and offering a tampon recycling scheme could alleviate period poverty and combat stigma around menstruation.
An interview with Swedish journalist Anna Dahlqvist about her new book 'It’s Only Blood', a global investigation of period poverty.
