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May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day, a day devoted to breaking taboos about menstruation and raising awareness about good menstrual hygiene. United Way’s Period Promise campaign is proud to participate in the global movement to take action and provide product. Periods don’t pause for pandemics This year, Menstrual Hygiene Day is happening during a global
Imagine being forced to choose between food and menstrual products. Or facing the daunting prospect of asking for pads when you’re in the midst of a gender transition. Maybe it’s the middle of exam season, stress is mounting and student loan funds are dwindling. You’re suddenly faced with choosing between necessary brain fuel and expensive
United Way’s Period Promise campaign continues to make strides once thought impossible by getting free menstrual products into more places than ever before. We’re doing this with school districts, the provincial government, municipal governments, unions, and with businesses who want to be a part of the solution. The Period Promise Policy Agreement is how we’re
People will soon have easier and more affordable access to menstrual products with the launch of the United Way Period Promise Research Project. With the support of a $95,000 government grant, the project will distribute menstrual products to 15 non-profit agencies across B.C., who will make them easily accessible to their clients. Research that breaks
Menstrual products will soon be free in all B.C. schools, with additional products made available to people experiencing period poverty across the province, through a partnership with United Way and the Government of B.C. It’s another profound impact related to United Way’s Period Promise campaign, presented by Pacific Blue Cross. The initiatives will reduce the
After a remarkable four weeks, United Way’s Period Promise campaign, presented by Pacific Blue Cross, ended April 4. It resulted in hundreds of thousands of donated menstrual products – and so much more. When you’re vulnerable or living in poverty, access to menstrual products can be challenging. Period Promise mobilized local citizens to be a
There is a bit of magic in mobilization. Once one passionate person takes action, an issue can quickly become impossible to ignore. United Way’s 2019 Period Promise campaign, presented by Pacific Blue Cross, made major gains to tackle period poverty. This is due in no small part to the visionary leadership of its volunteer co-chairs,
To help vulnerable people live with the dignity we all deserve, small acts of local love can make a big difference. That’s what inspired 17-year-old Krystle Sievert to help tackle period poverty. Krystle is a student at Clayton Heights Secondary. Clayton Heights is a burgeoning neighbourhood in Surrey, where United Way is working with residents to foster
In an historic decision, the Board of Education for New Westminster Schools voted to supply free pads and tampons in school bathrooms. The decision will improve access to menstrual products for local students, reducing the vulnerability and isolation caused by period poverty. Trustees also voted to endorse the Period Promise campaign by United Way British
Periods are a fact of life. Monthly menstruation products are a necessity. Sadly, across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, too many people can’t afford them. These include young girls and single mothers; newcomers and refugees, who face added levels of stigma; and trans and gender non-conforming folks, for whom this can be a compounding
A mountain range of menstrual products was on display at United Way’s head office March 20, the culmination of United Way’s 2nd annual Tampon Tuesday campaign. After tallying each tampon, disposable pad, reusable pad, menstrual cup and pair of menstrual underwear, the total amount of individual products donated surpasses 220,000, with many more still rolling
Tampon Tuesday – Take the Pledge! Tampon Tuesday is that time of the year when we work together to collect products for those in need and de-stigmatize the conversation around menstruation. Take part, it’s easy! From March 6-20, 2018 simply: Take the pledge and help us collect collect menstruation products for those who need it. Download
Your help is needed. Period. Periods are a fact of life. Monthly menstruation products are a necessity. And nobody should have to pick between feeding their family and being able to afford basic hygiene products. Yet far too many people – especially those living in poverty – simply can’t afford them. The result? Loss of