Period poverty:
Refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, education, and facilities due to financial constraints or other barriers.
This can have negative consequences for the physical and mental health of those affected, as well as their education and economic opportunities.
Period poverty disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including low-income individuals, people living in rural or remote areas, and refugees.
It can also disproportionately affect people who are homeless or in poverty, as well as those who face discrimination and stigma related to menstruation matters.
There are a number of efforts underway to address period poverty, including:
Providing access to affordable or free menstrual hygiene products, promoting education about menstruation and menstrual hygiene, and improving access to facilities such as toilets and washrooms.
Some organizations also work to raise awareness about the issue and advocate for policy change.
If you are interested in supporting efforts to address period poverty, there are a number of ways you can get involved:
You can donate money or menstrual hygiene products to organizations working on the issue.
You can volunteer your time to help with education and outreach efforts.
You can also raise awareness about the issue and advocate for policy change by contacting your elected representatives or by participating in events and campaigns.
You can take it upon yourself and start a project that helps women access free menstrual products in your community.
You can also join my organization The Us4Her Foundation and help keep girls in schools by supporting them through, your time, and money or by donating sanitary towels.
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