Our Period Poverty Inititative

Period poverty is a global issue affecting an estimated 500 million people worldwide who are unable to access menstrual products. This affects not only women’s health but their education and well-being. Unfortunately, feelings of fear, embarrassment, and shame are found in those who experience menstruation.

The lack of menstruation products can also affect health and hygiene, with many wearing menstruation products longer than usual due to shortages. Women are also resorting to unsuitable alternatives such as toilet paper which can lead to infection.

Period poverty stops many girls from going to school or taking part in day-to-day activities. Research by Plan International UK found that 49 per cent of girls have missed an entire day of school because of their period. Another shocking study found that over a year, 137,000 children miss school because of period poverty.

This affects women's working lives globally, with a study in Bangladesh showing that 73% of women missed work for an average of 6 days a month, while it was estimated that there were 13.8 million and 1.5 million workday absences in the Philippines and Vietnam.

We're proud to support initiatives to help end period poverty by continuing to help provide access to menstrual products in safe hygienic places. Women have the right to manage menstruation without stigma and shame.

Everyone can do their bit by donating to ActionAid UK, working to end period poverty for good. We recently donated £300 worth of santiary towels to our local food bank. Click the link below to do your bit to help end period poverty. 

https://www.actionaid.org.uk/donate/rg/share-a-better-period