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Menstrual/Period Care Drive for Women in NYC

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CH1YOJ0WXB8Q/ref=cm_go_nav_hz

Duration

Multi-day

Directions

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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.

Where to Serve

From Home/Anywhere*

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! 

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