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Menstrual/Period Care Drive for Women in NYC
Duration
Multi-day
How Often Is This Offered?
Daily
Age Range
- 6th - 8th
- High School
Help Required
Adult
Description
Did you know: 22 million women and girls living in poverty in America cannot afford menstrual hygiene products every month? But you can: Donating menstrual hygiene products to organizations helping girls and women in need make a great difference!
What's Needed To Complete
Access to the internet Access to the Amazon wishlist
Whose Help Is Required
This activity can be undertaken by large groups, families and individuals.
Special Requirements
Adults are needed to purchase and donate supplies to the Amazon wish list for menstrual care. #menstrualequity
How It Makes A Difference
This year we are partnering with the Food Bank of NYC to support food and housing insecure girls and women in New York. Currently more than 4,000 single women in New York City are unsheltered. Your donations help uplift the sense of dignity and care of women and girls who are in need in New York City.
Instructions
Organize a group to learn about period poverty and how you can help. Write an email or share a post on social media explaining how severe period poverty in the US is. For example, 22 million women and girls living in poverty in OUR United States cannot afford menstrual hygiene products every month but they are a necessity. Here is a video to share that shows what a woman who is experiencing unhousedness experiences while on her menstrual cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABch4VYOJZ0 Direct volunteers to support by donating to the Amazon wish list for menstrual care: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CH1YOJ0WXB8Q/ref=cm_go_nav_hz Express our appreciation to your group for supporting women and girls in New York City!